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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.70, 4,155.57 and 1,126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.70, 4,155.57 and 1,126.38 is: 1,690.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.70 : 4,155.57 = 1,126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.70/4,155.57 = 1,126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.70x = 4,155.57 × 1,126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.70x = 4,680,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680,750.94/2,768.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.60

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