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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.79, 5,694.98 and 2,449.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.79, 5,694.98 and 2,449.02 is: 3,379.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.79 : 5,694.98 = 2,449.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.79/5,694.98 = 2,449.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.79x = 5,694.98 × 2,449.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.79x = 13,947,107.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,947,107.67/4,126.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.65

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