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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.60, 4,040.06 and 1,132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.60, 4,040.06 and 1,132.96 is: 1,699.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.60 : 4,040.06 = 1,132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.60/4,040.06 = 1,132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.60x = 4,040.06 × 1,132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.60x = 4,577,226.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,577,226.38/2,692.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.93

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