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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.92, 5,701.98 and 2,363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.92, 5,701.98 and 2,363.30 is: 3,261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.92 : 5,701.98 = 2,363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.92/5,701.98 = 2,363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.92x = 5,701.98 × 2,363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.92x = 13,475,489.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,475,489.33/4,131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.31

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