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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.42, 5,711.13 and 2,250.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.42, 5,711.13 and 2,250.13 is: 3,105.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.42 : 5,711.13 = 2,250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.42/5,711.13 = 2,250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.42x = 5,711.13 × 2,250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.42x = 12,850,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,850,770.67/4,138.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.24

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