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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.29, 4,033.16 and 1,127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.29, 4,033.16 and 1,127.47 is: 1,691.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.29 : 4,033.16 = 1,127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.29/4,033.16 = 1,127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.29x = 4,033.16 × 1,127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.29x = 4,547,241.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,241.10/2,688.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.50

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