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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.46, 3,638.22 and 1,126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.46, 3,638.22 and 1,126.76 is: 1,690.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.46 : 3,638.22 = 1,126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.46/3,638.22 = 1,126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.46x = 3,638.22 × 1,126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.46x = 4,099,400.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099,400.77/2,425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.15

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