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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.53, 2,639.61 and 1,127.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.53, 2,639.61 and 1,127.01 is: 1,555.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.53 : 2,639.61 = 1,127.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.53/2,639.61 = 1,127.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.53x = 2,639.61 × 1,127.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.53x = 2,974,866.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,866.87/1,912.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.46

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