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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.13, 5,713.31 and 2,251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.13, 5,713.31 and 2,251.73 is: 3,107.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.13 : 5,713.31 = 2,251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.13/5,713.31 = 2,251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.13x = 5,713.31 × 2,251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.13x = 12,864,831.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,864,831.53/4,140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.35

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