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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.98, 5,711.82 and 2,250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.98, 5,711.82 and 2,250.58 is: 3,105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.98 : 5,711.82 = 2,250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.98/5,711.82 = 2,250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.98x = 5,711.82 × 2,250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.98x = 12,854,907.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,854,907.86/4,138.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.82

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