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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.67, 5,694.83 and 2,238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.67, 5,694.83 and 2,238.26 is: 3,088.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.67 : 5,694.83 = 2,238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.67/5,694.83 = 2,238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.67x = 5,694.83 × 2,238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.67x = 12,746,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,746,510.20/4,126.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.81

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