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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.06, 4,046.34 and 1,136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.06, 4,046.34 and 1,136.28 is: 1,704.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.06 : 4,046.34 = 1,136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.06/4,046.34 = 1,136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.06x = 4,046.34 × 1,136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.06x = 4,597,775.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,775.22/2,697.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.74

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