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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.41, 5,692.48 and 2,709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.41, 5,692.48 and 2,709.52 is: 3,737.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.41 : 5,692.48 = 2,709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.41/5,692.48 = 2,709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.41x = 5,692.48 × 2,709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.41x = 15,423,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,423,867.40/4,126.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.84

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