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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,143.68, 5,716.48 and 2,374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,143.68, 5,716.48 and 2,374.88 is: 3,276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,143.68 : 5,716.48 = 2,374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,143.68/5,716.48 = 2,374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,143.68x = 5,716.48 × 2,374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,143.68x = 13,575,954.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,575,954.02/4,143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.30

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