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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.20, 5,742.49 and 2,368.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.20, 5,742.49 and 2,368.59 is: 3,268.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.20 : 5,742.49 = 2,368.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.20/5,742.49 = 2,368.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.20x = 5,742.49 × 2,368.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.20x = 13,601,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,601,575.68/4,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.67

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