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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,142.64, 5,717.66 and 2,350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,142.64, 5,717.66 and 2,350.15 is: 3,243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,142.64 : 5,717.66 = 2,350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,142.64/5,717.66 = 2,350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,142.64x = 5,717.66 × 2,350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,142.64x = 13,437,378.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,437,378.82/4,142.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.68

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