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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.68, 2,637.36 and 1,124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.68, 2,637.36 and 1,124.48 is: 1,551.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.68 : 2,637.36 = 1,124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.68/2,637.36 = 1,124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.68x = 2,637.36 × 1,124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.68x = 2,965,658.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,658.57/1,911.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.34

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