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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,142.72, 5,716.80 and 2,374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,142.72, 5,716.80 and 2,374.32 is: 3,276.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,142.72 : 5,716.80 = 2,374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,142.72/5,716.80 = 2,374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,142.72x = 5,716.80 × 2,374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,142.72x = 13,573,512.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,573,512.58/4,142.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.47

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