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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.93, 5,710.20 and 2,883.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.93, 5,710.20 and 2,883.42 is: 3,976.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.93 : 5,710.20 = 2,883.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.93/5,710.20 = 2,883.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.93x = 5,710.20 × 2,883.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.93x = 16,464,904.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,464,904.88/4,140.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.14

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