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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.43, 5,709.55 and 2,344.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.43, 5,709.55 and 2,344.77 is: 3,235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.43 : 5,709.55 = 2,344.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.43/5,709.55 = 2,344.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.43x = 5,709.55 × 2,344.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.43x = 13,387,581.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,387,581.55/4,137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.72

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