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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.54, 5,701.32 and 2,338.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.54, 5,701.32 and 2,338.74 is: 3,227.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.54 : 5,701.32 = 2,338.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.54/5,701.32 = 2,338.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.54x = 5,701.32 × 2,338.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.54x = 13,333,905.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,333,905.14/4,131.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.35

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