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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.26, 5,714.37 and 2,373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.26, 5,714.37 and 2,373.05 is: 3,275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.26 : 5,714.37 = 2,373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.26/5,714.37 = 2,373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.26x = 5,714.37 × 2,373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.26x = 13,560,485.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,560,485.73/4,140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.27

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