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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.52, 5,689.06 and 2,259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.52, 5,689.06 and 2,259.52 is: 3,118.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.52 : 5,689.06 = 2,259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.52/5,689.06 = 2,259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.52x = 5,689.06 × 2,259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.52x = 12,854,544.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,854,544.85/4,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.13

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