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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,134.64, 5,705.67 and 2,366.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,134.64, 5,705.67 and 2,366.21 is: 3,265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,134.64 : 5,705.67 = 2,366.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,134.64/5,705.67 = 2,366.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,134.64x = 5,705.67 × 2,366.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,134.64x = 13,500,780.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,500,780.45/4,134.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.29

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