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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.71, 5,682.69 and 2,349.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.71, 5,682.69 and 2,349.66 is: 3,242.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.71 : 5,682.69 = 2,349.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.71/5,682.69 = 2,349.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.71x = 5,682.69 × 2,349.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.71x = 13,352,389.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,352,389.39/4,117.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.67

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