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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.76, 5,716.44 and 2,374.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.76, 5,716.44 and 2,374.55 is: 3,277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.76 : 5,716.44 = 2,374.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.76/5,716.44 = 2,374.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.76x = 5,716.44 × 2,374.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.76x = 13,573,972.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,573,972.60/4,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.34

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