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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.52, 5,700.28 and 2,338.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.52, 5,700.28 and 2,338.92 is: 3,227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.52 : 5,700.28 = 2,338.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.52/5,700.28 = 2,338.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.52x = 5,700.28 × 2,338.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.52x = 13,332,498.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,332,498.90/4,131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.02

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