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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.38, 5,714.94 and 2,462.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.38, 5,714.94 and 2,462.97 is: 3,399.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.38 : 5,714.94 = 2,462.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.38/5,714.94 = 2,462.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.38x = 5,714.94 × 2,462.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.38x = 14,075,725.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,075,725.77/4,140.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.63

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