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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.67, 4,026.24 and 1,124.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.67, 4,026.24 and 1,124.42 is: 1,686.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.67 : 4,026.24 = 1,124.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.67/4,026.24 = 1,124.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.67x = 4,026.24 × 1,124.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.67x = 4,527,164.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,527,164.65/2,683.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.93

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