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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.82, 5,696.64 and 2,359.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.82, 5,696.64 and 2,359.59 is: 3,256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.82 : 5,696.64 = 2,359.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.82/5,696.64 = 2,359.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.82x = 5,696.64 × 2,359.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.82x = 13,441,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,441,734.78/4,127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.38

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