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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.75, 4,032.38 and 1,128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.75, 4,032.38 and 1,128.42 is: 1,692.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.75 : 4,032.38 = 1,128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.75/4,032.38 = 1,128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.75x = 4,032.38 × 1,128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.75x = 4,550,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,221.06/2,688.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.32

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