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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.22, 5,713.50 and 2,251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.22, 5,713.50 and 2,251.84 is: 3,107.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.22 : 5,713.50 = 2,251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.22/5,713.50 = 2,251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.22x = 5,713.50 × 2,251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.22x = 12,865,887.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,865,887.84/4,140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.54

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