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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.18, 5,694.12 and 2,358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.18, 5,694.12 and 2,358.76 is: 3,255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.18 : 5,694.12 = 2,358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.18/5,694.12 = 2,358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.18x = 5,694.12 × 2,358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.18x = 13,431,062.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,431,062.49/4,126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.08

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