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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.54, 5,713.93 and 2,277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.54, 5,713.93 and 2,277.54 is: 3,143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.54 : 5,713.93 = 2,277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.54/5,713.93 = 2,277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.54x = 5,713.93 × 2,277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.54x = 13,013,704.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,013,704.13/4,140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.00

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