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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,136.97, 5,708.91 and 2,368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,136.97, 5,708.91 and 2,368.42 is: 3,268.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,136.97 : 5,708.91 = 2,368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,136.97/5,708.91 = 2,368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,136.97x = 5,708.91 × 2,368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,136.97x = 13,521,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,521,096.62/4,136.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.36

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