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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,139.05, 5,711.89 and 2,370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,139.05, 5,711.89 and 2,370.64 is: 3,271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,139.05 : 5,711.89 = 2,370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,139.05/5,711.89 = 2,370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,139.05x = 5,711.89 × 2,370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,139.05x = 13,540,834.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,540,834.91/4,139.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.48

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