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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.18, 5,702.46 and 2,363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.18, 5,702.46 and 2,363.74 is: 3,261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.18 : 5,702.46 = 2,363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.18/5,702.46 = 2,363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.18x = 5,702.46 × 2,363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.18x = 13,479,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,479,132.80/4,132.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.99

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