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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.52, 5,702.93 and 2,244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.52, 5,702.93 and 2,244.11 is: 3,096.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.52 : 5,702.93 = 2,244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.52/5,702.93 = 2,244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.52x = 5,702.93 × 2,244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.52x = 12,797,979.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,797,979.34/4,132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.89

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