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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.04, 5,713.22 and 2,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.04, 5,713.22 and 2,277 is: 3,142.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.04 : 5,713.22 = 2,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.04/5,713.22 = 2,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.04x = 5,713.22 × 2,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.04x = 13,009,001.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,009,001.94/4,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.24

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