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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.64, 3,095.72 and 1,126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.64, 3,095.72 and 1,126.17 is: 1,687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.64 : 3,095.72 = 1,126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.64/3,095.72 = 1,126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.64x = 3,095.72 × 1,126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.64x = 3,486,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,301.36/2,065.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.76

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