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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.90, 5,696.41 and 2,335.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.90, 5,696.41 and 2,335.35 is: 3,222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.90 : 5,696.41 = 2,335.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.90/5,696.41 = 2,335.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.90x = 5,696.41 × 2,335.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.90x = 13,303,098.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,303,098.95/4,127.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.73

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