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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.56, 5,702.91 and 2,244.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.56, 5,702.91 and 2,244.21 is: 3,097.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.56 : 5,702.91 = 2,244.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.56/5,702.91 = 2,244.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.56x = 5,702.91 × 2,244.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.56x = 12,798,527.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,798,527.65/4,132.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.00

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