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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.78, 5,702.70 and 2,364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.78, 5,702.70 and 2,364.50 is: 3,262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.78 : 5,702.70 = 2,364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.78/5,702.70 = 2,364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.78x = 5,702.70 × 2,364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.78x = 13,484,034.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,484,034.15/4,132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.70

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