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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.28, 5,695.92 and 2,359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.28, 5,695.92 and 2,359.44 is: 3,256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.28 : 5,695.92 = 2,359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.28/5,695.92 = 2,359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.28x = 5,695.92 × 2,359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.28x = 13,439,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,439,181.48/4,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.18

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