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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.41, 5,755.08 and 2,281.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.41, 5,755.08 and 2,281.99 is: 3,149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.41 : 5,755.08 = 2,281.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.41/5,755.08 = 2,281.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.41x = 5,755.08 × 2,281.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.41x = 13,133,035.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,133,035.01/4,170.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.10

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