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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,123.83, 5,691.93 and 2,356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,123.83, 5,691.93 and 2,356.48 is: 3,252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,123.83 : 5,691.93 = 2,356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,123.83/5,691.93 = 2,356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,123.83x = 5,691.93 × 2,356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,123.83x = 13,412,890.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,412,890.75/4,123.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.53

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