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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.82, 5,694.98 and 2,263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.82, 5,694.98 and 2,263.82 is: 3,124.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.82 : 5,694.98 = 2,263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.82/5,694.98 = 2,263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.82x = 5,694.98 × 2,263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.82x = 12,892,369.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,892,369.83/4,126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.05

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