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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,144.58, 5,719.62 and 2,376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,144.58, 5,719.62 and 2,376.74 is: 3,279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,144.58 : 5,719.62 = 2,376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,144.58/5,719.62 = 2,376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,144.58x = 5,719.62 × 2,376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,144.58x = 13,594,049.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,594,049.64/4,144.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.96

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