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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.50, 3,639.42 and 1,126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.50, 3,639.42 and 1,126.26 is: 1,689.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.50 : 3,639.42 = 1,126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.50/3,639.42 = 1,126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.50x = 3,639.42 × 1,126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.50x = 4,098,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,098,933.17/2,425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.93

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