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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.12, 5,709.71 and 2,369.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.12, 5,709.71 and 2,369.29 is: 3,269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.12 : 5,709.71 = 2,369.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.12/5,709.71 = 2,369.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.12x = 5,709.71 × 2,369.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.12x = 13,527,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,527,958.81/4,137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.90

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