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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.76, 5,701.85 and 2,363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.76, 5,701.85 and 2,363.38 is: 3,261.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.76 : 5,701.85 = 2,363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.76/5,701.85 = 2,363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.76x = 5,701.85 × 2,363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.76x = 13,475,638.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,475,638.25/4,131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.48

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