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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.02, 4,047.64 and 1,236.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.02, 4,047.64 and 1,236.26 is: 1,855.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.02 : 4,047.64 = 1,236.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.02/4,047.64 = 1,236.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.02x = 4,047.64 × 1,236.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.02x = 5,003,935.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,935.43/2,697.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.36

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