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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.96, 4,030.73 and 1,127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.96, 4,030.73 and 1,127.46 is: 1,691.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.96 : 4,030.73 = 1,127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.96/4,030.73 = 1,127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.96x = 4,030.73 × 1,127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.96x = 4,544,486.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544,486.85/2,686.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.31

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