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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.85, 2,638.30 and 1,125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.85, 2,638.30 and 1,125.95 is: 1,553.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.85 : 2,638.30 = 1,125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.85/2,638.30 = 1,125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.85x = 2,638.30 × 1,125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.85x = 2,970,593.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,593.89/1,911.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.78

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