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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.81, 5,703.30 and 2,244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.81, 5,703.30 and 2,244.46 is: 3,097.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.81 : 5,703.30 = 2,244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.81/5,703.30 = 2,244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.81x = 5,703.30 × 2,244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.81x = 12,800,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,800,817.50/4,132.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.37

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