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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.57, 5,713.96 and 2,348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.57, 5,713.96 and 2,348.38 is: 3,240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.57 : 5,713.96 = 2,348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.57/5,713.96 = 2,348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.57x = 5,713.96 × 2,348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.57x = 13,418,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,418,549.38/4,140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.75

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