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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.03, 5,693.70 and 2,357.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.03, 5,693.70 and 2,357.53 is: 3,253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.03 : 5,693.70 = 2,357.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.03/5,693.70 = 2,357.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.03x = 5,693.70 × 2,357.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.03x = 13,423,068.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,423,068.56/4,126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.26

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