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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,135.79, 5,706.78 and 2,367.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,135.79, 5,706.78 and 2,367.06 is: 3,266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,135.79 : 5,706.78 = 2,367.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,135.79/5,706.78 = 2,367.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,135.79x = 5,706.78 × 2,367.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,135.79x = 13,508,290.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,508,290.67/4,135.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.19

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