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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133.63, 5,704.45 and 2,245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133.63, 5,704.45 and 2,245.24 is: 3,098.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133.63 : 5,704.45 = 2,245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133.63/5,704.45 = 2,245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133.63x = 5,704.45 × 2,245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133.63x = 12,807,883.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,807,883.19/4,133.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.46

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