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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.46, 5,681.27 and 2,348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.46, 5,681.27 and 2,348.74 is: 3,240.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.46 : 5,681.27 = 2,348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.46/5,681.27 = 2,348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.46x = 5,681.27 × 2,348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.46x = 13,343,785.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,343,785.95/4,117.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.78

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