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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.36, 5,701.68 and 2,363.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.36, 5,701.68 and 2,363.55 is: 3,261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.36 : 5,701.68 = 2,363.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.36/5,701.68 = 2,363.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.36x = 5,701.68 × 2,363.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.36x = 13,476,205.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,476,205.76/4,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.93

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