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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,124.38, 5,691.65 and 2,235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,124.38, 5,691.65 and 2,235.96 is: 3,085.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,124.38 : 5,691.65 = 2,235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,124.38/5,691.65 = 2,235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,124.38x = 5,691.65 × 2,235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,124.38x = 12,726,301.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,726,301.73/4,124.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.63

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