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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,696.67, 4,043.79 and 1,137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,696.67, 4,043.79 and 1,137.42 is: 1,705.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,696.67 : 4,043.79 = 1,137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,696.67/4,043.79 = 1,137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,696.67x = 4,043.79 × 1,137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,696.67x = 4,599,487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,487.62/2,696.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.62

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