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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.35, 5,713.61 and 2,348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.35, 5,713.61 and 2,348.57 is: 3,240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.35 : 5,713.61 = 2,348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.35/5,713.61 = 2,348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.35x = 5,713.61 × 2,348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.35x = 13,418,772.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,418,772.73/4,141.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.19

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