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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.26, 5,702.52 and 2,243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.26, 5,702.52 and 2,243.84 is: 3,096.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.26 : 5,702.52 = 2,243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.26/5,702.52 = 2,243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.26x = 5,702.52 × 2,243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.26x = 12,795,542.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,795,542.48/4,132.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.50

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