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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.45, 5,689.21 and 2,354.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.45, 5,689.21 and 2,354.63 is: 3,249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.45 : 5,689.21 = 2,354.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.45/5,689.21 = 2,354.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.45x = 5,689.21 × 2,354.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.45x = 13,395,984.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,395,984.54/4,122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.52

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