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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,128.06, 5,696.38 and 2,265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,128.06, 5,696.38 and 2,265.06 is: 3,125.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,128.06 : 5,696.38 = 2,265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,128.06/5,696.38 = 2,265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,128.06x = 5,696.38 × 2,265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,128.06x = 12,902,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,902,642.48/4,128.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.59

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