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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,129.93, 5,697.91 and 2,360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,129.93, 5,697.91 and 2,360.28 is: 3,256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,129.93 : 5,697.91 = 2,360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,129.93/5,697.91 = 2,360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,129.93x = 5,697.91 × 2,360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,129.93x = 13,448,663.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,448,663.01/4,129.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.39

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