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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.61, 5,697.31 and 2,867.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.61, 5,697.31 and 2,867.26 is: 3,958.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.61 : 5,697.31 = 2,867.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.61/5,697.31 = 2,867.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.61x = 5,697.31 × 2,867.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.61x = 16,335,669.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,335,669.07/4,126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.62

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