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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.56, 5,713.99 and 2,277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.56, 5,713.99 and 2,277.56 is: 3,143.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.56 : 5,713.99 = 2,277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.56/5,713.99 = 2,277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.56x = 5,713.99 × 2,277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.56x = 13,013,963.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,013,963.66/4,140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.04

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