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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.22, 5,702.60 and 2,363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.22, 5,702.60 and 2,363.99 is: 3,262.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.22 : 5,702.60 = 2,363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.22/5,702.60 = 2,363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.22x = 5,702.60 × 2,363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.22x = 13,480,866.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,480,866.77/4,132.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.38

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