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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.05, 5,693.81 and 2,425.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.05, 5,693.81 and 2,425.01 is: 3,346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.05 : 5,693.81 = 2,425.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.05/5,693.81 = 2,425.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.05x = 5,693.81 × 2,425.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.05x = 13,807,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,807,505.59/4,126.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.42

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