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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.06, 5,713.38 and 2,371.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.06, 5,713.38 and 2,371.83 is: 3,273.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.06 : 5,713.38 = 2,371.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.06/5,713.38 = 2,371.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.06x = 5,713.38 × 2,371.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.06x = 13,551,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,551,166.09/4,140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.18

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