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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.26, 5,697.90 and 2,804.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.26, 5,697.90 and 2,804.88 is: 3,873.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.26 : 5,697.90 = 2,804.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.26/5,697.90 = 2,804.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.26x = 5,697.90 × 2,804.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.26x = 15,981,925.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,981,925.75/4,126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.22

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