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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.67, 5,694.77 and 2,238.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.67, 5,694.77 and 2,238.21 is: 3,088.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.67 : 5,694.77 = 2,238.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.67/5,694.77 = 2,238.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.67x = 5,694.77 × 2,238.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.67x = 12,746,079.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,746,079.97/4,126.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.71

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