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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.84, 5,689.51 and 2,234.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.84, 5,689.51 and 2,234.43 is: 3,083.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.84 : 5,689.51 = 2,234.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.84/5,689.51 = 2,234.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.84x = 5,689.51 × 2,234.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.84x = 12,712,811.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,712,811.83/4,122.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.51

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