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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,135.66, 5,705.51 and 2,366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,135.66, 5,705.51 and 2,366.28 is: 3,264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,135.66 : 5,705.51 = 2,366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,135.66/5,705.51 = 2,366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,135.66x = 5,705.51 × 2,366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,135.66x = 13,500,822.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,500,822.37/4,135.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.49

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