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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.82, 5,701.56 and 2,363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.82, 5,701.56 and 2,363.08 is: 3,260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.82 : 5,701.56 = 2,363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.82/5,701.56 = 2,363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.82x = 5,701.56 × 2,363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.82x = 13,473,242.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,473,242.40/4,131.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.85

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