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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.63, 4,032.56 and 1,107.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.63, 4,032.56 and 1,107.92 is: 1,661.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.63 : 4,032.56 = 1,107.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.63/4,032.56 = 1,107.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.63x = 4,032.56 × 1,107.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.63x = 4,467,753.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,467,753.88/2,688.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.72

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