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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.28, 5,714.02 and 2,371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.28, 5,714.02 and 2,371.56 is: 3,273.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.28 : 5,714.02 = 2,371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.28/5,714.02 = 2,371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.28x = 5,714.02 × 2,371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.28x = 13,551,141.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,551,141.27/4,140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.00

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