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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.42, 5,688.38 and 2,353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.42, 5,688.38 and 2,353.92 is: 3,248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.42 : 5,688.38 = 2,353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.42/5,688.38 = 2,353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.42x = 5,688.38 × 2,353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.42x = 13,389,991.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,389,991.45/4,122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.09

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