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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,142.70, 5,717.39 and 2,374.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,142.70, 5,717.39 and 2,374.29 is: 3,276.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,142.70 : 5,717.39 = 2,374.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,142.70/5,717.39 = 2,374.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,142.70x = 5,717.39 × 2,374.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,142.70x = 13,574,730.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,574,730.03/4,142.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.78

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