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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,123.35, 5,690.16 and 2,354.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,123.35, 5,690.16 and 2,354.91 is: 3,249.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,123.35 : 5,690.16 = 2,354.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,123.35/5,690.16 = 2,354.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,123.35x = 5,690.16 × 2,354.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,123.35x = 13,399,814.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,399,814.69/4,123.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.74

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