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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133.68, 5,704.47 and 2,245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133.68, 5,704.47 and 2,245.25 is: 3,098.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133.68 : 5,704.47 = 2,245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133.68/5,704.47 = 2,245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133.68x = 5,704.47 × 2,245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133.68x = 12,807,975.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,807,975.53/4,133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.45

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