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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.08, 2,636.88 and 1,124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.08, 2,636.88 and 1,124.92 is: 1,552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.08 : 2,636.88 = 1,124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.08/2,636.88 = 1,124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.08x = 2,636.88 × 1,124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.08x = 2,966,279.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,279.05/1,911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.15

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