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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.21, 4,030.74 and 1,126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.21, 4,030.74 and 1,126.53 is: 1,689.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.21 : 4,030.74 = 1,126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.21/4,030.74 = 1,126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.21x = 4,030.74 × 1,126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.21x = 4,540,749.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,540,749.53/2,688.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.13

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