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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.67, 5,689.56 and 2,329.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.67, 5,689.56 and 2,329.53 is: 3,214.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.67 : 5,689.56 = 2,329.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.67/5,689.56 = 2,329.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.67x = 5,689.56 × 2,329.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.67x = 13,253,972.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,253,972.26/4,122.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.90

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