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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,124.68, 5,691.98 and 2,332.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,124.68, 5,691.98 and 2,332.13 is: 3,218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,124.68 : 5,691.98 = 2,332.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,124.68/5,691.98 = 2,332.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,124.68x = 5,691.98 × 2,332.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,124.68x = 13,274,414.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,274,414.69/4,124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.29

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