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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.23, 4,026.42 and 1,127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.23, 4,026.42 and 1,127.07 is: 1,689.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.23 : 4,026.42 = 1,127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.23/4,026.42 = 1,127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.23x = 4,026.42 × 1,127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.23x = 4,538,057.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,538,057.19/2,686.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.38

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