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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.37, 5,709.48 and 2,248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.37, 5,709.48 and 2,248.94 is: 3,103.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.37 : 5,709.48 = 2,248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.37/5,709.48 = 2,248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.37x = 5,709.48 × 2,248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.37x = 12,840,249.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,840,249.40/4,137.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.48

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