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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.56, 5,711.10 and 2,275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.56, 5,711.10 and 2,275.56 is: 3,140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.56 : 5,711.10 = 2,275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.56/5,711.10 = 2,275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.56x = 5,711.10 × 2,275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.56x = 12,995,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,995,950.72/4,138.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.21

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