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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.28, 4,045.20 and 1,237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.28, 4,045.20 and 1,237.12 is: 1,855.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.28 : 4,045.20 = 1,237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.28/4,045.20 = 1,237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.28x = 4,045.20 × 1,237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.28x = 5,004,397.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,004,397.82/2,697.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.35

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