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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,130.55, 5,699.97 and 2,362.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,130.55, 5,699.97 and 2,362.05 is: 3,259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,130.55 : 5,699.97 = 2,362.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,130.55/5,699.97 = 2,362.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,130.55x = 5,699.97 × 2,362.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,130.55x = 13,463,614.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,463,614.14/4,130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.52

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