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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.34, 5,696.82 and 2,712.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.34, 5,696.82 and 2,712.39 is: 3,744.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.34 : 5,696.82 = 2,712.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.34/5,696.82 = 2,712.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.34x = 5,696.82 × 2,712.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.34x = 15,451,998.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,451,998.28/4,126.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.72

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