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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.09, 4,031.88 and 1,226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.09, 4,031.88 and 1,226.69 is: 1,840.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.09 : 4,031.88 = 1,226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.09/4,031.88 = 1,226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.09x = 4,031.88 × 1,226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.09x = 4,945,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,866.88/2,687.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.60

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