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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.58, 5,700.86 and 2,362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.58, 5,700.86 and 2,362.80 is: 3,260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.58 : 5,700.86 = 2,362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.58/5,700.86 = 2,362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.58x = 5,700.86 × 2,362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.58x = 13,469,992.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,469,992.01/4,131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.25

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