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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.70, 5,711.36 and 2,250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.70, 5,711.36 and 2,250.32 is: 3,105.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.70 : 5,711.36 = 2,250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.70/5,711.36 = 2,250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.70x = 5,711.36 × 2,250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.70x = 12,852,347.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,852,347.83/4,138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.41

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