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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.18, 5,713.74 and 2,372.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.18, 5,713.74 and 2,372.22 is: 3,273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.18 : 5,713.74 = 2,372.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.18/5,713.74 = 2,372.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.18x = 5,713.74 × 2,372.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.18x = 13,554,248.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,554,248.30/4,140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.83

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