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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.44, 5,694.42 and 2,357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.44, 5,694.42 and 2,357.76 is: 3,253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.44 : 5,694.42 = 2,357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.44/5,694.42 = 2,357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.44x = 5,694.42 × 2,357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.44x = 13,426,075.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,426,075.70/4,126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.67

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