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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.98, 5,700.83 and 2,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.98, 5,700.83 and 2,363.24 is: 3,260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.98 : 5,700.83 = 2,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.98/5,700.83 = 2,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.98x = 5,700.83 × 2,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.98x = 13,472,400.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,472,400.99/4,131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.52

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