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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.34, 5,695.74 and 2,358.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.34, 5,695.74 and 2,358.99 is: 3,255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.34 : 5,695.74 = 2,358.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.34/5,695.74 = 2,358.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.34x = 5,695.74 × 2,358.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.34x = 13,436,193.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,436,193.70/4,127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.41

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