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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,142.99, 5,714.34 and 2,373.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,142.99, 5,714.34 and 2,373.95 is: 3,274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,142.99 : 5,714.34 = 2,373.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,142.99/5,714.34 = 2,373.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,142.99x = 5,714.34 × 2,373.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,142.99x = 13,565,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,565,557.44/4,142.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.34

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