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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.64, 2,638.32 and 1,125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.64, 2,638.32 and 1,125.68 is: 1,553.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.64 : 2,638.32 = 1,125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.64/2,638.32 = 1,125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.64x = 2,638.32 × 1,125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.64x = 2,969,904.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,904.06/1,911.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.59

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