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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.57, 4,151.61 and 1,126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.57, 4,151.61 and 1,126.56 is: 1,688.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.57 : 4,151.61 = 1,126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.57/4,151.61 = 1,126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.57x = 4,151.61 × 1,126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.57x = 4,677,037.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,037.76/2,769.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.72

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