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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.08, 4,030.08 and 1,146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.08, 4,030.08 and 1,146.24 is: 1,719.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.08 : 4,030.08 = 1,146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.08/4,030.08 = 1,146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.08x = 4,030.08 × 1,146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.08x = 4,619,438.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,619,438.90/2,686.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.77

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