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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.02, 5,681.43 and 2,348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.02, 5,681.43 and 2,348.58 is: 3,241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.02 : 5,681.43 = 2,348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.02/5,681.43 = 2,348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.02x = 5,681.43 × 2,348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.02x = 13,343,292.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,343,292.87/4,117.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.01

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