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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.63, 5,713.67 and 2,372.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.63, 5,713.67 and 2,372.00 is: 3,273.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.63 : 5,713.67 = 2,372.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.63/5,713.67 = 2,372.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.63x = 5,713.67 × 2,372.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.63x = 13,552,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,552,802.60/4,140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.13

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