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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.60, 5,682.32 and 2,349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.60, 5,682.32 and 2,349.28 is: 3,242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.60 : 5,682.32 = 2,349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.60/5,682.32 = 2,349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.60x = 5,682.32 × 2,349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.60x = 13,349,360.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,349,360.73/4,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.02

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