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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.23, 2,649.91 and 1,124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.23, 2,649.91 and 1,124.10 is: 1,551.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.23 : 2,649.91 = 1,124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.23/2,649.91 = 1,124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.23x = 2,649.91 × 1,124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.23x = 2,978,750.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,750.58/1,920.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.25

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