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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,125.74, 5,693.46 and 2,237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,125.74, 5,693.46 and 2,237.27 is: 3,087.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,125.74 : 5,693.46 = 2,237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,125.74/5,693.46 = 2,237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,125.74x = 5,693.46 × 2,237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,125.74x = 12,737,807.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,737,807.25/4,125.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.40

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