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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.68, 5,711.50 and 2,250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.68, 5,711.50 and 2,250.26 is: 3,105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.68 : 5,711.50 = 2,250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.68/5,711.50 = 2,250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.68x = 5,711.50 × 2,250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.68x = 12,852,359.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,852,359.99/4,138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.42

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