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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,136.72, 5,707.74 and 2,459.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,136.72, 5,707.74 and 2,459.36 is: 3,393.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,136.72 : 5,707.74 = 2,459.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,136.72/5,707.74 = 2,459.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,136.72x = 5,707.74 × 2,459.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,136.72x = 14,037,387.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,037,387.45/4,136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.36

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