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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,143.54, 5,717.91 and 2,373.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,143.54, 5,717.91 and 2,373.91 is: 3,275.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,143.54 : 5,717.91 = 2,373.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,143.54/5,717.91 = 2,373.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,143.54x = 5,717.91 × 2,373.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,143.54x = 13,573,803.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,573,803.73/4,143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.90

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