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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.63, 5,694.52 and 2,358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.63, 5,694.52 and 2,358.24 is: 3,254.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.63 : 5,694.52 = 2,358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.63/5,694.52 = 2,358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.63x = 5,694.52 × 2,358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.63x = 13,429,028.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,429,028.08/4,126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.23

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