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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.24, 2,638.16 and 1,125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.24, 2,638.16 and 1,125.52 is: 1,553.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.24 : 2,638.16 = 1,125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.24/2,638.16 = 1,125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.24x = 2,638.16 × 1,125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.24x = 2,969,301.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,301.84/1,911.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.60

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