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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.23, 5,703.87 and 2,365.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.23, 5,703.87 and 2,365.62 is: 3,265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.23 : 5,703.87 = 2,365.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.23/5,703.87 = 2,365.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.23x = 5,703.87 × 2,365.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.23x = 13,493,188.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,493,188.95/4,132.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.35

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