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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.26, 4,031.08 and 1,125.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.26, 4,031.08 and 1,125.69 is: 1,688.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.26 : 4,031.08 = 1,125.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.26/4,031.08 = 1,125.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.26x = 4,031.08 × 1,125.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.26x = 4,537,746.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,746.45/2,687.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.61

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