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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.52, 5,710.92 and 2,275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.52, 5,710.92 and 2,275.52 is: 3,140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.52 : 5,710.92 = 2,275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.52/5,710.92 = 2,275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.52x = 5,710.92 × 2,275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.52x = 12,995,312.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,995,312.68/4,138.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.09

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