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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.79, 5,696.28 and 2,335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.79, 5,696.28 and 2,335.25 is: 3,222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.79 : 5,696.28 = 2,335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.79/5,696.28 = 2,335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.79x = 5,696.28 × 2,335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.79x = 13,302,209.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,302,209.39/4,127.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.60

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