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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.46, 5,691.33 and 2,867.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.46, 5,691.33 and 2,867.49 is: 3,954.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.46 : 5,691.33 = 2,867.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.46/5,691.33 = 2,867.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.46x = 5,691.33 × 2,867.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.46x = 16,319,831.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,319,831.86/4,126.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.93

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