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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,129.47, 5,698.70 and 2,241.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,129.47, 5,698.70 and 2,241.07 is: 3,092.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,129.47 : 5,698.70 = 2,241.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,129.47/5,698.70 = 2,241.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,129.47x = 5,698.70 × 2,241.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,129.47x = 12,771,166.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,771,166.92/4,129.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.69

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