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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.30, 5,701.95 and 2,362.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.30, 5,701.95 and 2,362.89 is: 3,261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.30 : 5,701.95 = 2,362.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.30/5,701.95 = 2,362.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.30x = 5,701.95 × 2,362.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.30x = 13,473,080.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,473,080.64/4,131.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.22

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