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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.27, 5,692.80 and 2,333.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.27, 5,692.80 and 2,333.51 is: 3,219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.27 : 5,692.80 = 2,333.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.27/5,692.80 = 2,333.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.27x = 5,692.80 × 2,333.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.27x = 13,284,205.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,284,205.73/4,126.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.42

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