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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.89, 5,711.51 and 2,370.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.89, 5,711.51 and 2,370.67 is: 3,272.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.89 : 5,711.51 = 2,370.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.89/5,711.51 = 2,370.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.89x = 5,711.51 × 2,370.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.89x = 13,540,097.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,540,097.06/4,137.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.23

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