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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,123.83, 5,690.91 and 2,355.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,123.83, 5,690.91 and 2,355.51 is: 3,250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,123.83 : 5,690.91 = 2,355.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,123.83/5,690.91 = 2,355.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,123.83x = 5,690.91 × 2,355.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,123.83x = 13,404,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,404,995.41/4,123.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.62

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