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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.36, 4,038.53 and 1,131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.36, 4,038.53 and 1,131.94 is: 1,697.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.36 : 4,038.53 = 1,131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.36/4,038.53 = 1,131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.36x = 4,038.53 × 1,131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.36x = 4,571,373.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,373.65/2,692.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.91

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