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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,136.65, 5,708.61 and 2,248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,136.65, 5,708.61 and 2,248.27 is: 3,102.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,136.65 : 5,708.61 = 2,248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,136.65/5,708.61 = 2,248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,136.65x = 5,708.61 × 2,248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,136.65x = 12,834,496.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,834,496.60/4,136.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.63

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