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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,124.61, 5,691.62 and 2,356.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,124.61, 5,691.62 and 2,356.17 is: 3,251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,124.61 : 5,691.62 = 2,356.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,124.61/5,691.62 = 2,356.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,124.61x = 5,691.62 × 2,356.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,124.61x = 13,410,412.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,410,412.51/4,124.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.32

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