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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.51, 5,713.92 and 2,252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.51, 5,713.92 and 2,252.10 is: 3,107.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.51 : 5,713.92 = 2,252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.51/5,713.92 = 2,252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.51x = 5,713.92 × 2,252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.51x = 12,868,319.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,868,319.23/4,140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.91

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