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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,136.96, 5,711.98 and 2,545.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,136.96, 5,711.98 and 2,545.75 is: 3,514.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,136.96 : 5,711.98 = 2,545.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,136.96/5,711.98 = 2,545.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,136.96x = 5,711.98 × 2,545.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,136.96x = 14,541,244.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,541,244.53/4,136.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.96

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