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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.68, 5,696.04 and 2,264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.68, 5,696.04 and 2,264.72 is: 3,125.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.68 : 5,696.04 = 2,264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.68/5,696.04 = 2,264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.68x = 5,696.04 × 2,264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.68x = 12,899,935.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,899,935.71/4,127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.23

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