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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.93, 5,710.36 and 2,249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.93, 5,710.36 and 2,249.52 is: 3,104.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.93 : 5,710.36 = 2,249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.93/5,710.36 = 2,249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.93x = 5,710.36 × 2,249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.93x = 12,845,569.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,845,569.03/4,137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.35

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