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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.97, 5,703.36 and 2,364.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.97, 5,703.36 and 2,364.54 is: 3,262.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.97 : 5,703.36 = 2,364.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.97/5,703.36 = 2,364.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.97x = 5,703.36 × 2,364.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.97x = 13,485,837.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,485,837.98/4,132.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.99

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