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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.65, 5,714.01 and 2,373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.65, 5,714.01 and 2,373.30 is: 3,275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.65 : 5,714.01 = 2,373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.65/5,714.01 = 2,373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.65x = 5,714.01 × 2,373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.65x = 13,561,059.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,561,059.93/4,140.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.10

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