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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.04, 5,714.60 and 2,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.04, 5,714.60 and 2,278 is: 3,143.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.04 : 5,714.60 = 2,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.04/5,714.60 = 2,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.04x = 5,714.60 × 2,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.04x = 13,017,858.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,017,858.80/4,141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.62

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