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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,108, 5,669.18 and 2,245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,108, 5,669.18 and 2,245.12 is: 3,098.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,108 : 5,669.18 = 2,245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,108/5,669.18 = 2,245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,108x = 5,669.18 × 2,245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,108x = 12,727,989.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,727,989.40/4,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.34

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