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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.05, 5,701.61 and 2,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.05, 5,701.61 and 2,362.64 is: 3,260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.05 : 5,701.61 = 2,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.05/5,701.61 = 2,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.05x = 5,701.61 × 2,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.05x = 13,470,829.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,470,829.25/4,131.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.88

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