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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.71, 5,694.87 and 2,359.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.71, 5,694.87 and 2,359.35 is: 3,255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.71 : 5,694.87 = 2,359.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.71/5,694.87 = 2,359.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.71x = 5,694.87 × 2,359.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.71x = 13,436,191.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,436,191.53/4,126.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.91

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