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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.20, 4,035.35 and 1,129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.20, 4,035.35 and 1,129.06 is: 1,694.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.20 : 4,035.35 = 1,129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.20/4,035.35 = 1,129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.20x = 4,035.35 × 1,129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.20x = 4,556,152.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,556,152.27/2,689.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.24

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