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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133.38, 5,702.42 and 2,364.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133.38, 5,702.42 and 2,364.06 is: 3,261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133.38 : 5,702.42 = 2,364.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133.38/5,702.42 = 2,364.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133.38x = 5,702.42 × 2,364.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133.38x = 13,480,863.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,480,863.03/4,133.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.46

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