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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.82, 2,638.43 and 1,125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.82, 2,638.43 and 1,125.93 is: 1,553.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.82 : 2,638.43 = 1,125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.82/2,638.43 = 1,125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.82x = 2,638.43 × 1,125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.82x = 2,970,687.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,687.49/1,911.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.85

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