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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.29, 5,714.64 and 2,348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.29, 5,714.64 and 2,348.76 is: 3,241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.29 : 5,714.64 = 2,348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.29/5,714.64 = 2,348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.29x = 5,714.64 × 2,348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.29x = 13,422,317.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,422,317.85/4,141.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.10

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