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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133.62, 5,702.78 and 2,364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133.62, 5,702.78 and 2,364.28 is: 3,261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133.62 : 5,702.78 = 2,364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133.62/5,702.78 = 2,364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133.62x = 5,702.78 × 2,364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133.62x = 13,482,968.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,482,968.70/4,133.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.78

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