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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,128.78, 5,697.72 and 2,240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,128.78, 5,697.72 and 2,240.34 is: 3,091.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,128.78 : 5,697.72 = 2,240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,128.78/5,697.72 = 2,240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,128.78x = 5,697.72 × 2,240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,128.78x = 12,764,830.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,764,830.02/4,128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.67

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