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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.61, 5,694.84 and 2,358.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.61, 5,694.84 and 2,358.45 is: 3,254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.61 : 5,694.84 = 2,358.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.61/5,694.84 = 2,358.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.61x = 5,694.84 × 2,358.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.61x = 13,430,995.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,430,995.40/4,126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.73

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