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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.01, 5,695.44 and 2,335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.01, 5,695.44 and 2,335.20 is: 3,222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.01 : 5,695.44 = 2,335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.01/5,695.44 = 2,335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.01x = 5,695.44 × 2,335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.01x = 13,299,991.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,299,991.49/4,127.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.67

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