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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,125.67, 5,693.45 and 2,237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,125.67, 5,693.45 and 2,237.26 is: 3,087.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,125.67 : 5,693.45 = 2,237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,125.67/5,693.45 = 2,237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,125.67x = 5,693.45 × 2,237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,125.67x = 12,737,727.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,737,727.95/4,125.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.43

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