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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133.82, 5,704.70 and 2,245.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133.82, 5,704.70 and 2,245.42 is: 3,098.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133.82 : 5,704.70 = 2,245.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133.82/5,704.70 = 2,245.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133.82x = 5,704.70 × 2,245.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133.82x = 12,809,447.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,809,447.47/4,133.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.70

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