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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.46, 5,695.91 and 2,359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.46, 5,695.91 and 2,359.12 is: 3,255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.46 : 5,695.91 = 2,359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.46/5,695.91 = 2,359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.46x = 5,695.91 × 2,359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.46x = 13,437,323.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,437,323.40/4,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.60

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