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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.52, 2,638.34 and 1,125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.52, 2,638.34 and 1,125.82 is: 1,553.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.52 : 2,638.34 = 1,125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.52/2,638.34 = 1,125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.52x = 2,638.34 × 1,125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.52x = 2,970,295.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,295.94/1,911.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.89

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