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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.58, 5,695.92 and 2,359.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.58, 5,695.92 and 2,359.15 is: 3,255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.58 : 5,695.92 = 2,359.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.58/5,695.92 = 2,359.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.58x = 5,695.92 × 2,359.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.58x = 13,437,515.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,437,515.43/4,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.54

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