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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.40, 5,713.32 and 2,372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.40, 5,713.32 and 2,372.08 is: 3,273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.40 : 5,713.32 = 2,372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.40/5,713.32 = 2,372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.40x = 5,713.32 × 2,372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.40x = 13,552,452.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,552,452.11/4,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.22

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