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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.84, 5,696.38 and 2,239.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.84, 5,696.38 and 2,239.41 is: 3,090.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.84 : 5,696.38 = 2,239.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.84/5,696.38 = 2,239.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.84x = 5,696.38 × 2,239.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.84x = 12,756,530.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,756,530.34/4,127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.36

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