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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.97, 5,694.21 and 2,511.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.97, 5,694.21 and 2,511.87 is: 3,465.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.97 : 5,694.21 = 2,511.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.97/5,694.21 = 2,511.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.97x = 5,694.21 × 2,511.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.97x = 14,303,115.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,303,115.27/4,126.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.77

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