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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.73, 5,713.70 and 2,462.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.73, 5,713.70 and 2,462.18 is: 3,396.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.73 : 5,713.70 = 2,462.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.73/5,713.70 = 2,462.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.73x = 5,713.70 × 2,462.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.73x = 14,068,157.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,068,157.87/4,141.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.69

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