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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.91, 5,714.60 and 2,348.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.91, 5,714.60 and 2,348.37 is: 3,240.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.91 : 5,714.60 = 2,348.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.91/5,714.60 = 2,348.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.91x = 5,714.60 × 2,348.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.91x = 13,419,995.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,419,995.20/4,140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.83

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