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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,115.65, 5,679.60 and 2,252.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,115.65, 5,679.60 and 2,252.65 is: 3,108.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,115.65 : 5,679.60 = 2,252.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,115.65/5,679.60 = 2,252.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,115.65x = 5,679.60 × 2,252.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,115.65x = 12,794,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,794,150.94/4,115.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.66

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