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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,139.38, 5,713.56 and 2,461.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,139.38, 5,713.56 and 2,461.97 is: 3,398.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,139.38 : 5,713.56 = 2,461.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,139.38/5,713.56 = 2,461.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,139.38x = 5,713.56 × 2,461.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,139.38x = 14,066,601.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,066,601.00/4,139.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.24

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