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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.56, 4,004.52 and 1,129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.56, 4,004.52 and 1,129.56 is: 1,695.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.56 : 4,004.52 = 1,129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.56/4,004.52 = 1,129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.56x = 4,004.52 × 1,129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.56x = 4,523,345.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,345.61/2,668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.05

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