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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.95, 2,636.10 and 1,124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.95, 2,636.10 and 1,124.43 is: 1,551.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.95 : 2,636.10 = 1,124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.95/2,636.10 = 1,124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.95x = 2,636.10 × 1,124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.95x = 2,964,109.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,109.92/1,909.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.93

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