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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137, 5,709.08 and 2,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137, 5,709.08 and 2,274 is: 3,138.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137 : 5,709.08 = 2,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137/5,709.08 = 2,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137x = 5,709.08 × 2,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137x = 12,982,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,982,447.92/4,137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.13

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