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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.45, 5,694.48 and 2,238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.45, 5,694.48 and 2,238.02 is: 3,088.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.45 : 5,694.48 = 2,238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.45/5,694.48 = 2,238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.45x = 5,694.48 × 2,238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.45x = 12,744,360.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,744,360.13/4,126.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.46

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