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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,114, 5,677.44 and 2,251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,114, 5,677.44 and 2,251.12 is: 3,106.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,114 : 5,677.44 = 2,251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,114/5,677.44 = 2,251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,114x = 5,677.44 × 2,251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,114x = 12,780,598.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,780,598.73/4,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.61

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