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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.52, 5,703.93 and 2,364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.52, 5,703.93 and 2,364.68 is: 3,263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.52 : 5,703.93 = 2,364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.52/5,703.93 = 2,364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.52x = 5,703.93 × 2,364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.52x = 13,487,969.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,487,969.19/4,132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.86

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