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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.97, 5,744.89 and 2,274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.97, 5,744.89 and 2,274.59 is: 3,138.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.97 : 5,744.89 = 2,274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.97/5,744.89 = 2,274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.97x = 5,744.89 × 2,274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.97x = 13,067,269.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,067,269.35/4,162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.93

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