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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.11, 4,033.61 and 1,148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.11, 4,033.61 and 1,148.75 is: 1,723.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.11 : 4,033.61 = 1,148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.11/4,033.61 = 1,148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.11x = 4,033.61 × 1,148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.11x = 4,633,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,603.74/2,688.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.74

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