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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.18, 5,713.47 and 2,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.18, 5,713.47 and 2,251.80 is: 3,107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.18 : 5,713.47 = 2,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.18/5,713.47 = 2,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.18x = 5,713.47 × 2,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.18x = 12,865,591.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,865,591.75/4,140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.50

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