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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.37, 5,688.94 and 2,233.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.37, 5,688.94 and 2,233.99 is: 3,082.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.37 : 5,688.94 = 2,233.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.37/5,688.94 = 2,233.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.37x = 5,688.94 × 2,233.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.37x = 12,709,006.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,709,006.63/4,122.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.94

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