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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.04, 5,701.94 and 2,363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.04, 5,701.94 and 2,363.72 is: 3,261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.04 : 5,701.94 = 2,363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.04/5,701.94 = 2,363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.04x = 5,701.94 × 2,363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.04x = 13,477,789.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,477,789.62/4,132.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.78

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