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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.59, 5,709.90 and 2,249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.59, 5,709.90 and 2,249.18 is: 3,103.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.59 : 5,709.90 = 2,249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.59/5,709.90 = 2,249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.59x = 5,709.90 × 2,249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.59x = 12,842,564.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,842,564.33/4,137.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.88

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