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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.83, 5,682.63 and 2,349.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.83, 5,682.63 and 2,349.51 is: 3,242.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.83 : 5,682.63 = 2,349.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.83/5,682.63 = 2,349.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.83x = 5,682.63 × 2,349.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.83x = 13,351,396.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,351,396.01/4,117.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.34

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