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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.77, 5,689.35 and 2,354.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.77, 5,689.35 and 2,354.27 is: 3,248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.77 : 5,689.35 = 2,354.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.77/5,689.35 = 2,354.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.77x = 5,689.35 × 2,354.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.77x = 13,394,237.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,394,237.58/4,122.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.85

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