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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,128.72, 5,697.64 and 2,360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,128.72, 5,697.64 and 2,360.32 is: 3,257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,128.72 : 5,697.64 = 2,360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,128.72/5,697.64 = 2,360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,128.72x = 5,697.64 × 2,360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,128.72x = 13,448,253.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,448,253.64/4,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.25

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