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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.35, 5,713.66 and 2,371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.35, 5,713.66 and 2,371.92 is: 3,273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.35 : 5,713.66 = 2,371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.35/5,713.66 = 2,371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.35x = 5,713.66 × 2,371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.35x = 13,552,344.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,552,344.43/4,140.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.24

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