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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.48, 5,701.38 and 2,363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.48, 5,701.38 and 2,363.52 is: 3,261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.48 : 5,701.38 = 2,363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.48/5,701.38 = 2,363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.48x = 5,701.38 × 2,363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.48x = 13,475,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,475,325.66/4,131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.62

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