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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,136.48, 5,708.34 and 2,248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,136.48, 5,708.34 and 2,248.06 is: 3,102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,136.48 : 5,708.34 = 2,248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,136.48/5,708.34 = 2,248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,136.48x = 5,708.34 × 2,248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,136.48x = 12,832,690.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,832,690.82/4,136.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.32

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