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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.36, 3,910.86 and 1,126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.36, 3,910.86 and 1,126.52 is: 1,689.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.36 : 3,910.86 = 1,126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.36/3,910.86 = 1,126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.36x = 3,910.86 × 1,126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.36x = 4,405,662.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405,662.01/2,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.70

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