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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.96, 5,696.99 and 2,359.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.96, 5,696.99 and 2,359.23 is: 3,255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.96 : 5,696.99 = 2,359.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.96/5,696.99 = 2,359.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.96x = 5,696.99 × 2,359.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.96x = 13,440,483.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,440,483.68/4,127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.96

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