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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.56, 5,709.74 and 2,369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.56, 5,709.74 and 2,369.28 is: 3,269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.56 : 5,709.74 = 2,369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.56/5,709.74 = 2,369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.56x = 5,709.74 × 2,369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.56x = 13,527,972.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,527,972.79/4,137.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.55

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