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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.65, 5,702.08 and 2,365.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.65, 5,702.08 and 2,365.23 is: 3,263.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.65 : 5,702.08 = 2,365.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.65/5,702.08 = 2,365.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.65x = 5,702.08 × 2,365.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.65x = 13,486,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,486,730.68/4,132.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.46

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