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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.62, 5,711.40 and 2,370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.62, 5,711.40 and 2,370.80 is: 3,271.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.62 : 5,711.40 = 2,370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.62/5,711.40 = 2,370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.62x = 5,711.40 × 2,370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.62x = 13,540,558.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,540,558.56/4,138.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.76

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