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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,143.16, 5,716.90 and 2,374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,143.16, 5,716.90 and 2,374.44 is: 3,276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,143.16 : 5,716.90 = 2,374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,143.16/5,716.90 = 2,374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,143.16x = 5,716.90 × 2,374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,143.16x = 13,574,436.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,574,436.04/4,143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.35

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