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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.90, 4,033.35 and 1,046.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.90, 4,033.35 and 1,046.61 is: 1,569.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.90 : 4,033.35 = 1,046.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.90/4,033.35 = 1,046.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.90x = 4,033.35 × 1,046.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.90x = 4,221,344.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221,344.44/2,688.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.92

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