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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.71, 5,715.59 and 2,373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.71, 5,715.59 and 2,373.26 is: 3,275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.71 : 5,715.59 = 2,373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.71/5,715.59 = 2,373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.71x = 5,715.59 × 2,373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.71x = 13,564,540.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,564,540.68/4,141.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.11

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