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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.74, 5,694.30 and 2,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.74, 5,694.30 and 2,358 is: 3,253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.74 : 5,694.30 = 2,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.74/5,694.30 = 2,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.74x = 5,694.30 × 2,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.74x = 13,427,159.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,427,159.40/4,126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.70

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