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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.66, 5,701.39 and 2,363.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.66, 5,701.39 and 2,363.86 is: 3,261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.66 : 5,701.39 = 2,363.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.66/5,701.39 = 2,363.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.66x = 5,701.39 × 2,363.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.66x = 13,477,287.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,477,287.77/4,132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.17

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