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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.52, 5,708.88 and 2,369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.52, 5,708.88 and 2,369.68 is: 3,269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.52 : 5,708.88 = 2,369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.52/5,708.88 = 2,369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.52x = 5,708.88 × 2,369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.52x = 13,528,218.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,528,218.76/4,137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.64

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