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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.99, 5,702.09 and 2,363.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.99, 5,702.09 and 2,363.27 is: 3,261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.99 : 5,702.09 = 2,363.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.99/5,702.09 = 2,363.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.99x = 5,702.09 × 2,363.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.99x = 13,475,537.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,475,537.91/4,131.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.27

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