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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,139.08, 5,711.78 and 2,276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,139.08, 5,711.78 and 2,276.04 is: 3,140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,139.08 : 5,711.78 = 2,276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,139.08/5,711.78 = 2,276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,139.08x = 5,711.78 × 2,276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,139.08x = 13,000,239.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,000,239.75/4,139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.85

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