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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,163.61, 5,745.91 and 2,275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,163.61, 5,745.91 and 2,275.36 is: 3,140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,163.61 : 5,745.91 = 2,275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,163.61/5,745.91 = 2,275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,163.61x = 5,745.91 × 2,275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,163.61x = 13,074,013.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,074,013.78/4,163.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.07

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