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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.64, 5,709.94 and 2,369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.64, 5,709.94 and 2,369.16 is: 3,269.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.64 : 5,709.94 = 2,369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.64/5,709.94 = 2,369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.64x = 5,709.94 × 2,369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.64x = 13,527,761.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,527,761.45/4,137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.44

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