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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.53, 5,702.54 and 2,363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.53, 5,702.54 and 2,363.76 is: 3,261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.53 : 5,702.54 = 2,363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.53/5,702.54 = 2,363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.53x = 5,702.54 × 2,363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.53x = 13,479,424.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,479,424.13/4,132.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.78

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