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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,139.02, 5,710.98 and 2,371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,139.02, 5,710.98 and 2,371.24 is: 3,271.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,139.02 : 5,710.98 = 2,371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,139.02/5,710.98 = 2,371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,139.02x = 5,710.98 × 2,371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,139.02x = 13,542,104.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,542,104.22/4,139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.81

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