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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.68, 5,714.02 and 2,277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.68, 5,714.02 and 2,277.68 is: 3,143.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.68 : 5,714.02 = 2,277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.68/5,714.02 = 2,277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.68x = 5,714.02 × 2,277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.68x = 13,014,709.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,014,709.07/4,140.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.13

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