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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.74, 5,694.96 and 2,238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.74, 5,694.96 and 2,238.36 is: 3,088.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.74 : 5,694.96 = 2,238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.74/5,694.96 = 2,238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.74x = 5,694.96 × 2,238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.74x = 12,747,370.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,747,370.67/4,126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.97

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