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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.77, 4,028.86 and 1,126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.77, 4,028.86 and 1,126.35 is: 1,688.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.77 : 4,028.86 = 1,126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.77/4,028.86 = 1,126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.77x = 4,028.86 × 1,126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.77x = 4,537,924.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,924.64/2,686.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.99

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