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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.53, 5,682.60 and 2,349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.53, 5,682.60 and 2,349.72 is: 3,242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.53 : 5,682.60 = 2,349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.53/5,682.60 = 2,349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.53x = 5,682.60 × 2,349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.53x = 13,352,518.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,352,518.87/4,117.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.85

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