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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.59, 5,701.32 and 2,363.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.59, 5,701.32 and 2,363.82 is: 3,261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.59 : 5,701.32 = 2,363.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.59/5,701.32 = 2,363.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.59x = 5,701.32 × 2,363.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.59x = 13,476,894.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,476,894.24/4,132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.13

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