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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.88, 6,192.89 and 2,569.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.88, 6,192.89 and 2,569.94 is: 3,856.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.88 : 6,192.89 = 2,569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.88/6,192.89 = 2,569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.88x = 6,192.89 × 2,569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.88x = 15,915,355.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,915,355.73/4,126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.51

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