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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.65, 5,693.79 and 2,357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.65, 5,693.79 and 2,357.30 is: 3,252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.65 : 5,693.79 = 2,357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.65/5,693.79 = 2,357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.65x = 5,693.79 × 2,357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.65x = 13,421,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,421,994.24/4,126.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.52

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