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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127, 5,695.35 and 2,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127, 5,695.35 and 2,264 is: 3,124.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127 : 5,695.35 = 2,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127/5,695.35 = 2,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127x = 5,695.35 × 2,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127x = 12,894,272.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,894,272.40/4,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.37

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