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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.77, 5,695.72 and 2,264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.77, 5,695.72 and 2,264.77 is: 3,125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.77 : 5,695.72 = 2,264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.77/5,695.72 = 2,264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.77x = 5,695.72 × 2,264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.77x = 12,899,495.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,899,495.78/4,127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.05

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