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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,144.62, 5,719.74 and 2,376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,144.62, 5,719.74 and 2,376.38 is: 3,279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,144.62 : 5,719.74 = 2,376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,144.62/5,719.74 = 2,376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,144.62x = 5,719.74 × 2,376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,144.62x = 13,592,275.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,592,275.74/4,144.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.50

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