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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.25, 5,688.65 and 2,233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.25, 5,688.65 and 2,233.79 is: 3,082.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.25 : 5,688.65 = 2,233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.25/5,688.65 = 2,233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.25x = 5,688.65 × 2,233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.25x = 12,707,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,707,243.90/4,122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.60

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