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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.64, 5,713.83 and 2,372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.64, 5,713.83 and 2,372.28 is: 3,272.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.64 : 5,713.83 = 2,372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.64/5,713.83 = 2,372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.64x = 5,713.83 × 2,372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.64x = 13,554,804.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,554,804.63/4,141.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.81

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