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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.67, 4,046.79 and 1,137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.67, 4,046.79 and 1,137.38 is: 1,706.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.67 : 4,046.79 = 1,137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.67/4,046.79 = 1,137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.67x = 4,046.79 × 1,137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.67x = 4,602,738.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602,738.01/2,697.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.19

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