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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.08, 5,714.79 and 2,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.08, 5,714.79 and 2,373.24 is: 3,275.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.08 : 5,714.79 = 2,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.08/5,714.79 = 2,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.08x = 5,714.79 × 2,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.08x = 13,562,568.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,562,568.22/4,141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.13

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