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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.49, 3,639.74 and 1,127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.49, 3,639.74 and 1,127.25 is: 1,690.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.49 : 3,639.74 = 1,127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.49/3,639.74 = 1,127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.49x = 3,639.74 × 1,127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.49x = 4,102,891.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,891.28/2,426.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.88

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