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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.20, 4,033.85 and 1,128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.20, 4,033.85 and 1,128.06 is: 1,692.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.20 : 4,033.85 = 1,128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.20/4,033.85 = 1,128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.20x = 4,033.85 × 1,128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.20x = 4,550,424.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,424.83/2,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.74

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