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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,136.94, 5,706.40 and 2,457.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,136.94, 5,706.40 and 2,457.13 is: 3,389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,136.94 : 5,706.40 = 2,457.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,136.94/5,706.40 = 2,457.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,136.94x = 5,706.40 × 2,457.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,136.94x = 14,021,354.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,021,354.35/4,136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.31

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