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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.06, 5,714.76 and 2,372.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.06, 5,714.76 and 2,372.83 is: 3,274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.06 : 5,714.76 = 2,372.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.06/5,714.76 = 2,372.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.06x = 5,714.76 × 2,372.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.06x = 13,560,153.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,560,153.97/4,141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.56

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