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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,136.62, 5,706.92 and 2,367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,136.62, 5,706.92 and 2,367.28 is: 3,265.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,136.62 : 5,706.92 = 2,367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,136.62/5,706.92 = 2,367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,136.62x = 5,706.92 × 2,367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,136.62x = 13,509,877.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,509,877.58/4,136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.92

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