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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.76, 5,716.46 and 2,349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.76, 5,716.46 and 2,349.28 is: 3,242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.76 : 5,716.46 = 2,349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.76/5,716.46 = 2,349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.76x = 5,716.46 × 2,349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.76x = 13,429,539.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,429,539.11/4,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.47

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