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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.21, 5,709.65 and 2,368.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.21, 5,709.65 and 2,368.89 is: 3,269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.21 : 5,709.65 = 2,368.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.21/5,709.65 = 2,368.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.21x = 5,709.65 × 2,368.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.21x = 13,525,532.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,525,532.79/4,137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.24

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