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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.57, 5,701.41 and 2,363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.57, 5,701.41 and 2,363.34 is: 3,261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.57 : 5,701.41 = 2,363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.57/5,701.41 = 2,363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.57x = 5,701.41 × 2,363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.57x = 13,474,370.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,474,370.31/4,131.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.32

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