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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,136.08, 5,707.80 and 2,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,136.08, 5,707.80 and 2,368 is: 3,267.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,136.08 : 5,707.80 = 2,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,136.08/5,707.80 = 2,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,136.08x = 5,707.80 × 2,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,136.08x = 13,516,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,516,070.40/4,136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.85

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