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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.18, 5,710.68 and 2,369.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.18, 5,710.68 and 2,369.82 is: 3,270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.18 : 5,710.68 = 2,369.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.18/5,710.68 = 2,369.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.18x = 5,710.68 × 2,369.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.18x = 13,533,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,533,283.68/4,138.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.35

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