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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.19, 5,694.44 and 2,357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.19, 5,694.44 and 2,357.96 is: 3,254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.19 : 5,694.44 = 2,357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.19/5,694.44 = 2,357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.19x = 5,694.44 × 2,357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.19x = 13,427,221.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,427,221.48/4,126.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.15

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