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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.07, 5,713.27 and 2,347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.07, 5,713.27 and 2,347.88 is: 3,240.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.07 : 5,713.27 = 2,347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.07/5,713.27 = 2,347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.07x = 5,713.27 × 2,347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.07x = 13,414,060.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,414,060.63/4,140.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.06

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