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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.52, 5,742.13 and 2,368.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.52, 5,742.13 and 2,368.89 is: 3,268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.52 : 5,742.13 = 2,368.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.52/5,742.13 = 2,368.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.52x = 5,742.13 × 2,368.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.52x = 13,602,433.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,602,433.78/4,161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.63

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