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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.11, 4,149.11 and 686.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.11, 4,149.11 and 686.12 is: 1,029.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.11 : 4,149.11 = 686.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.11/4,149.11 = 686.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.11x = 4,149.11 × 686.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.11x = 2,846,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,763.18/2,766.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.16

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