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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.91, 5,710.42 and 2,249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.91, 5,710.42 and 2,249.62 is: 3,104.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.91 : 5,710.42 = 2,249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.91/5,710.42 = 2,249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.91x = 5,710.42 × 2,249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.91x = 12,846,246.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,846,246.49/4,137.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.53

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