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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.54, 5,713.86 and 2,372.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.54, 5,713.86 and 2,372.13 is: 3,273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.54 : 5,713.86 = 2,372.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.54/5,713.86 = 2,372.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.54x = 5,713.86 × 2,372.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.54x = 13,554,018.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,554,018.72/4,140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.49

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