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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.26, 5,711.78 and 2,370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.26, 5,711.78 and 2,370.88 is: 3,272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.26 : 5,711.78 = 2,370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.26/5,711.78 = 2,370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.26x = 5,711.78 × 2,370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.26x = 13,541,944.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,541,944.97/4,138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.38

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