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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.67, 5,696.21 and 2,239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.67, 5,696.21 and 2,239.26 is: 3,090.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.67 : 5,696.21 = 2,239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.67/5,696.21 = 2,239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.67x = 5,696.21 × 2,239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.67x = 12,755,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,755,295.20/4,127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.19

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