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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.44, 5,695.80 and 2,358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.44, 5,695.80 and 2,358.76 is: 3,255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.44 : 5,695.80 = 2,358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.44/5,695.80 = 2,358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.44x = 5,695.80 × 2,358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.44x = 13,435,025.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,435,025.21/4,127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.05

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