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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.26, 4,045.74 and 1,136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.26, 4,045.74 and 1,136.60 is: 1,704.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.26 : 4,045.74 = 1,136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.26/4,045.74 = 1,136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.26x = 4,045.74 × 1,136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.26x = 4,598,388.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,388.08/2,697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.84

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