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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.03, 5,709.36 and 2,368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.03, 5,709.36 and 2,368.60 is: 3,268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.03 : 5,709.36 = 2,368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.03/5,709.36 = 2,368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.03x = 5,709.36 × 2,368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.03x = 13,523,190.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,523,190.10/4,137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.82

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