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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.36, 5,713.68 and 2,371.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.36, 5,713.68 and 2,371.96 is: 3,273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.36 : 5,713.68 = 2,371.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.36/5,713.68 = 2,371.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.36x = 5,713.68 × 2,371.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.36x = 13,552,620.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,552,620.41/4,140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.30

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