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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.39, 5,711.09 and 2,250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.39, 5,711.09 and 2,250.10 is: 3,105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.39 : 5,711.09 = 2,250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.39/5,711.09 = 2,250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.39x = 5,711.09 × 2,250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.39x = 12,850,557.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,850,557.71/4,138.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.21

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