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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.56, 5,702.77 and 2,244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.56, 5,702.77 and 2,244.07 is: 3,096.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.56 : 5,702.77 = 2,244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.56/5,702.77 = 2,244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.56x = 5,702.77 × 2,244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.56x = 12,797,403.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,797,403.85/4,132.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.73

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