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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,124.46, 5,691.98 and 2,356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,124.46, 5,691.98 and 2,356.64 is: 3,252.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,124.46 : 5,691.98 = 2,356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,124.46/5,691.98 = 2,356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,124.46x = 5,691.98 × 2,356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,124.46x = 13,413,947.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,413,947.75/4,124.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.29

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