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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.88, 5,714.88 and 2,372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.88, 5,714.88 and 2,372.76 is: 3,274.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.88 : 5,714.88 = 2,372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.88/5,714.88 = 2,372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.88x = 5,714.88 × 2,372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.88x = 13,560,038.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,560,038.67/4,140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.68

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