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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,120.16, 5,684.43 and 2,350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,120.16, 5,684.43 and 2,350.52 is: 3,242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,120.16 : 5,684.43 = 2,350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,120.16/5,684.43 = 2,350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,120.16x = 5,684.43 × 2,350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,120.16x = 13,361,366.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,361,366.40/4,120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.92

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