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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,135.03, 5,706.31 and 2,366.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,135.03, 5,706.31 and 2,366.59 is: 3,265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,135.03 : 5,706.31 = 2,366.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,135.03/5,706.31 = 2,366.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,135.03x = 5,706.31 × 2,366.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,135.03x = 13,504,496.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,504,496.18/4,135.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.88

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