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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.04, 5,695.71 and 2,358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.04, 5,695.71 and 2,358.31 is: 3,254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.04 : 5,695.71 = 2,358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.04/5,695.71 = 2,358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.04x = 5,695.71 × 2,358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.04x = 13,432,244.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,432,244.45/4,127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.69

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