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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.43, 2,596.35 and 1,125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.43, 2,596.35 and 1,125.09 is: 1,552.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.43 : 2,596.35 = 1,125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.43/2,596.35 = 1,125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.43x = 2,596.35 × 1,125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.43x = 2,921,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,131.64/1,881.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.61

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