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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.65, 5,695.89 and 2,553.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.65, 5,695.89 and 2,553.87 is: 3,525.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.65 : 5,695.89 = 2,553.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.65/5,695.89 = 2,553.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.65x = 5,695.89 × 2,553.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.65x = 14,546,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,546,562.59/4,126.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.03

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