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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.97, 5,710.46 and 2,249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.97, 5,710.46 and 2,249.59 is: 3,104.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.97 : 5,710.46 = 2,249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.97/5,710.46 = 2,249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.97x = 5,710.46 × 2,249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.97x = 12,846,153.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,846,153.91/4,137.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.46

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