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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.41, 5,710.87 and 2,369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.41, 5,710.87 and 2,369.68 is: 3,270.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.41 : 5,710.87 = 2,369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.41/5,710.87 = 2,369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.41x = 5,710.87 × 2,369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.41x = 13,532,923.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,532,923.11/4,138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.07

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