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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.16, 4,713.65 and 2,362.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.16, 4,713.65 and 2,362.38 is: 3,546.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.16 : 4,713.65 = 2,362.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.16/4,713.65 = 2,362.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.16x = 4,713.65 × 2,362.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.16x = 11,135,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,135,432.49/3,140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.14

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