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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.42, 4,038.28 and 1,131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.42, 4,038.28 and 1,131.77 is: 1,698.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.42 : 4,038.28 = 1,131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.42/4,038.28 = 1,131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.42x = 4,038.28 × 1,131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.42x = 4,570,417.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,417.29/2,691.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.14

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