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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,135.97, 5,707.52 and 2,247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,135.97, 5,707.52 and 2,247.52 is: 3,101.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,135.97 : 5,707.52 = 2,247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,135.97/5,707.52 = 2,247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,135.97x = 5,707.52 × 2,247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,135.97x = 12,827,765.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,827,765.35/4,135.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.51

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