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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.08, 2,651.48 and 1,124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.08, 2,651.48 and 1,124.56 is: 1,552.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.08 : 2,651.48 = 1,124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.08/2,651.48 = 1,124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.08x = 2,651.48 × 1,124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.08x = 2,981,748.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,748.35/1,921.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.12

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