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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.62, 5,701.40 and 2,363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.62, 5,701.40 and 2,363.28 is: 3,260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.62 : 5,701.40 = 2,363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.62/5,701.40 = 2,363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.62x = 5,701.40 × 2,363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.62x = 13,474,010.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,474,010.50/4,132.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.40

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