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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.84, 5,711.18 and 2,346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.84, 5,711.18 and 2,346.40 is: 3,237.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.84 : 5,711.18 = 2,346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.84/5,711.18 = 2,346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.84x = 5,711.18 × 2,346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.84x = 13,400,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,400,712.75/4,138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.79

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