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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.80, 5,702.28 and 2,363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.80, 5,702.28 and 2,363.06 is: 3,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.80 : 5,702.28 = 2,363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.80/5,702.28 = 2,363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.80x = 5,702.28 × 2,363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.80x = 13,474,829.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,474,829.78/4,131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.25

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