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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.78, 5,696.34 and 2,264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.78, 5,696.34 and 2,264.78 is: 3,125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.78 : 5,696.34 = 2,264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.78/5,696.34 = 2,264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.78x = 5,696.34 × 2,264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.78x = 12,900,956.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,900,956.91/4,127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.40

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