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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.76, 4,030.33 and 1,125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.76, 4,030.33 and 1,125.19 is: 1,687.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.76 : 4,030.33 = 1,125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.76/4,030.33 = 1,125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.76x = 4,030.33 × 1,125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.76x = 4,534,861.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,861.24/2,686.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.86

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