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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.91, 5,754.39 and 2,281.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.91, 5,754.39 and 2,281.49 is: 3,148.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.91 : 5,754.39 = 2,281.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.91/5,754.39 = 2,281.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.91x = 5,754.39 × 2,281.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.91x = 13,128,543.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,128,543.06/4,169.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.40

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