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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.98, 5,714.94 and 2,800.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.98, 5,714.94 and 2,800.09 is: 3,863.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.98 : 5,714.94 = 2,800.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.98/5,714.94 = 2,800.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.98x = 5,714.94 × 2,800.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.98x = 16,002,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,002,363.99/4,141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.46

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