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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133.59, 5,704.40 and 2,245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133.59, 5,704.40 and 2,245.20 is: 3,098.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133.59 : 5,704.40 = 2,245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133.59/5,704.40 = 2,245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133.59x = 5,704.40 × 2,245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133.59x = 12,807,503.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,807,503.10/4,133.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.40

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