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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,135.40, 5,706.74 and 2,366.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,135.40, 5,706.74 and 2,366.95 is: 3,266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,135.40 : 5,706.74 = 2,366.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,135.40/5,706.74 = 2,366.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,135.40x = 5,706.74 × 2,366.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,135.40x = 13,507,527.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,507,527.87/4,135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.32

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