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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133.68, 5,704.96 and 2,365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133.68, 5,704.96 and 2,365.92 is: 3,265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133.68 : 5,704.96 = 2,365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133.68/5,704.96 = 2,365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133.68x = 5,704.96 × 2,365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133.68x = 13,497,478.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,497,478.96/4,133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.25

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