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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,136.57, 5,708.72 and 2,368.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,136.57, 5,708.72 and 2,368.13 is: 3,268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,136.57 : 5,708.72 = 2,368.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,136.57/5,708.72 = 2,368.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,136.57x = 5,708.72 × 2,368.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,136.57x = 13,518,979.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,518,979.25/4,136.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.17

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