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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.58, 5,696.28 and 2,264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.58, 5,696.28 and 2,264.58 is: 3,125.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.58 : 5,696.28 = 2,264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.58/5,696.28 = 2,264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.58x = 5,696.28 × 2,264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.58x = 12,899,681.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,899,681.76/4,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.24

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