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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.30, 5,710.84 and 2,369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.30, 5,710.84 and 2,369.90 is: 3,270.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.30 : 5,710.84 = 2,369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.30/5,710.84 = 2,369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.30x = 5,710.84 × 2,369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.30x = 13,534,119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,534,119.72/4,138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.45

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