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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.71, 5,715.59 and 2,349.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.71, 5,715.59 and 2,349.27 is: 3,242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.71 : 5,715.59 = 2,349.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.71/5,715.59 = 2,349.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.71x = 5,715.59 × 2,349.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.71x = 13,427,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,427,452.37/4,141.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.01

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