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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.80, 5,711.52 and 2,250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.80, 5,711.52 and 2,250.36 is: 3,105.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.80 : 5,711.52 = 2,250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.80/5,711.52 = 2,250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.80x = 5,711.52 × 2,250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.80x = 12,852,976.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,852,976.15/4,138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.48

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