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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.92, 5,744.52 and 2,274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.92, 5,744.52 and 2,274.36 is: 3,138.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.92 : 5,744.52 = 2,274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.92/5,744.52 = 2,274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.92x = 5,744.52 × 2,274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.92x = 13,065,106.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,065,106.51/4,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.45

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