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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126, 5,693.88 and 2,262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126, 5,693.88 and 2,262.96 is: 3,122.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126 : 5,693.88 = 2,262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126/5,693.88 = 2,262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126x = 5,693.88 × 2,262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126x = 12,885,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,885,022.68/4,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.88

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