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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.93, 4,038.81 and 1,132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.93, 4,038.81 and 1,132.08 is: 1,699.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.93 : 4,038.81 = 1,132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.93/4,038.81 = 1,132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.93x = 4,038.81 × 1,132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.93x = 4,572,256.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572,256.02/2,690.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.14

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