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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,136.59, 5,708.52 and 2,248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,136.59, 5,708.52 and 2,248.18 is: 3,102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,136.59 : 5,708.52 = 2,248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,136.59/5,708.52 = 2,248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,136.59x = 5,708.52 × 2,248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,136.59x = 12,833,780.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,833,780.49/4,136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.50

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