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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.90, 5,688.32 and 2,354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.90, 5,688.32 and 2,354.18 is: 3,248.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.90 : 5,688.32 = 2,354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.90/5,688.32 = 2,354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.90x = 5,688.32 × 2,354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.90x = 13,391,288.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,391,288.97/4,122.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.03

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