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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.01, 5,713.28 and 2,546.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.01, 5,713.28 and 2,546.03 is: 3,513.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.01 : 5,713.28 = 2,546.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.01/5,713.28 = 2,546.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.01x = 5,713.28 × 2,546.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.01x = 14,546,207.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,546,207.70/4,140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.57

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