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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.16, 5,688.84 and 2,259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.16, 5,688.84 and 2,259.16 is: 3,117.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.16 : 5,688.84 = 2,259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.16/5,688.84 = 2,259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.16x = 5,688.84 × 2,259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.16x = 12,851,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,851,999.77/4,122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.78

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