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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.52, 3,640.56 and 1,128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.52, 3,640.56 and 1,128.84 is: 1,693.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.52 : 3,640.56 = 1,128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.52/3,640.56 = 1,128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.52x = 3,640.56 × 1,128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.52x = 4,109,609.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,109,609.75/2,426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.62

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