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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.48, 2,638.56 and 1,126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.48, 2,638.56 and 1,126.36 is: 1,553.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.48 : 2,638.56 = 1,126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.48/2,638.56 = 1,126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.48x = 2,638.56 × 1,126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.48x = 2,971,968.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,968.44/1,912.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.99

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