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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.77, 5,716.58 and 2,463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.77, 5,716.58 and 2,463.14 is: 3,399.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.77 : 5,716.58 = 2,463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.77/5,716.58 = 2,463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.77x = 5,716.58 × 2,463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.77x = 14,080,738.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,080,738.84/4,141.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.69

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