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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.80, 5,703.24 and 2,244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.80, 5,703.24 and 2,244.42 is: 3,097.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.80 : 5,703.24 = 2,244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.80/5,703.24 = 2,244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.80x = 5,703.24 × 2,244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.80x = 12,800,465.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,800,465.92/4,132.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.29

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