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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.48, 4,040.60 and 1,134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.48, 4,040.60 and 1,134.24 is: 1,701.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.48 : 4,040.60 = 1,134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.48/4,040.60 = 1,134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.48x = 4,040.60 × 1,134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.48x = 4,583,010.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583,010.14/2,693.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.52

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