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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.51, 5,714.72 and 2,373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.51, 5,714.72 and 2,373.30 is: 3,275.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.51 : 5,714.72 = 2,373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.51/5,714.72 = 2,373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.51x = 5,714.72 × 2,373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.51x = 13,562,733.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,562,733.11/4,140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.62

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