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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.91, 5,713.80 and 2,372.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.91, 5,713.80 and 2,372.17 is: 3,273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.91 : 5,713.80 = 2,372.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.91/5,713.80 = 2,372.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.91x = 5,713.80 × 2,372.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.91x = 13,554,104.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,554,104.95/4,140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.22

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