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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.82, 5,689.50 and 2,234.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.82, 5,689.50 and 2,234.42 is: 3,083.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.82 : 5,689.50 = 2,234.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.82/5,689.50 = 2,234.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.82x = 5,689.50 × 2,234.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.82x = 12,712,732.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,712,732.59/4,122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.50

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