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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.30, 4,026.21 and 1,126.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.30, 4,026.21 and 1,126.31 is: 1,688.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.30 : 4,026.21 = 1,126.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.30/4,026.21 = 1,126.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.30x = 4,026.21 × 1,126.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.30x = 4,534,736.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,736.23/2,685.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.72

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