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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,142.55, 5,717.16 and 2,374.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,142.55, 5,717.16 and 2,374.47 is: 3,277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,142.55 : 5,717.16 = 2,374.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,142.55/5,717.16 = 2,374.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,142.55x = 5,717.16 × 2,374.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,142.55x = 13,575,224.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,575,224.91/4,142.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.02

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