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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.04, 5,695.72 and 2,358.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.04, 5,695.72 and 2,358.90 is: 3,255.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.04 : 5,695.72 = 2,358.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.04/5,695.72 = 2,358.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.04x = 5,695.72 × 2,358.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.04x = 13,435,633.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,435,633.91/4,127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.51

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