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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.52, 2,638.08 and 1,126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.52, 2,638.08 and 1,126.41 is: 1,553.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.52 : 2,638.08 = 1,126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.52/2,638.08 = 1,126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.52x = 2,638.08 × 1,126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.52x = 2,971,559.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,559.69/1,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.74

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