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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.36, 5,713.72 and 2,277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.36, 5,713.72 and 2,277.36 is: 3,142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.36 : 5,713.72 = 2,277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.36/5,713.72 = 2,277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.36x = 5,713.72 × 2,277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.36x = 13,012,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,012,197.38/4,140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.77

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