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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.58, 5,708.71 and 2,369.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.58, 5,708.71 and 2,369.08 is: 3,268.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.58 : 5,708.71 = 2,369.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.58/5,708.71 = 2,369.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.58x = 5,708.71 × 2,369.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.58x = 13,524,390.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,524,390.69/4,137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.67

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