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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,136.72, 5,708.52 and 2,368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,136.72, 5,708.52 and 2,368.28 is: 3,268.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,136.72 : 5,708.52 = 2,368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,136.72/5,708.52 = 2,368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,136.72x = 5,708.52 × 2,368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,136.72x = 13,519,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,519,373.75/4,136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.14

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