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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.74, 5,714.16 and 2,462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.74, 5,714.16 and 2,462.96 is: 3,398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.74 : 5,714.16 = 2,462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.74/5,714.16 = 2,462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.74x = 5,714.16 × 2,462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.74x = 14,073,747.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,073,747.51/4,140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.85

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