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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.08, 5,709.88 and 2,544.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.08, 5,709.88 and 2,544.22 is: 3,510.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.08 : 5,709.88 = 2,544.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.08/5,709.88 = 2,544.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.08x = 5,709.88 × 2,544.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.08x = 14,527,190.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,527,190.89/4,138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.61

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