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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.28, 4,045.74 and 1,137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.28, 4,045.74 and 1,137.48 is: 1,705.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.28 : 4,045.74 = 1,137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.28/4,045.74 = 1,137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.28x = 4,045.74 × 1,137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.28x = 4,601,948.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,601,948.34/2,698.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.51

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