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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,124.61, 5,691.96 and 2,236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,124.61, 5,691.96 and 2,236.18 is: 3,085.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,124.61 : 5,691.96 = 2,236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,124.61/5,691.96 = 2,236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,124.61x = 5,691.96 × 2,236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,124.61x = 12,728,270.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,728,270.57/4,124.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.93

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