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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.27, 5,711.13 and 2,370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.27, 5,711.13 and 2,370.44 is: 3,271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.27 : 5,711.13 = 2,370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.27/5,711.13 = 2,370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.27x = 5,711.13 × 2,370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.27x = 13,537,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,537,891.00/4,138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.39

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