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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.72, 5,689.30 and 2,234.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.72, 5,689.30 and 2,234.31 is: 3,083.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.72 : 5,689.30 = 2,234.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.72/5,689.30 = 2,234.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.72x = 5,689.30 × 2,234.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.72x = 12,711,659.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,711,659.88/4,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.32

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