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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.25, 5,695.70 and 2,359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.25, 5,695.70 and 2,359.02 is: 3,255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.25 : 5,695.70 = 2,359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.25/5,695.70 = 2,359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.25x = 5,695.70 × 2,359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.25x = 13,436,270.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,436,270.21/4,127.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.50

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