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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.80, 5,711.54 and 2,275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.80, 5,711.54 and 2,275.80 is: 3,140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.80 : 5,711.54 = 2,275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.80/5,711.54 = 2,275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.80x = 5,711.54 × 2,275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.80x = 12,998,322.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,998,322.73/4,138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.60

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