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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.71, 5,694.84 and 2,263.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.71, 5,694.84 and 2,263.71 is: 3,123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.71 : 5,694.84 = 2,263.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.71/5,694.84 = 2,263.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.71x = 5,694.84 × 2,263.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.71x = 12,891,466.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,891,466.26/4,126.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.91

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