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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.57, 5,713.71 and 2,348.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.57, 5,713.71 and 2,348.15 is: 3,240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.57 : 5,713.71 = 2,348.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.57/5,713.71 = 2,348.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.57x = 5,713.71 × 2,348.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.57x = 13,416,610.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,416,610.76/4,140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.28

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