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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.46, 5,710.99 and 2,250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.46, 5,710.99 and 2,250.08 is: 3,105.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.46 : 5,710.99 = 2,250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.46/5,710.99 = 2,250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.46x = 5,710.99 × 2,250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.46x = 12,850,144.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,850,144.57/4,138.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.06

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