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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.75, 3,763.91 and 1,123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.75, 3,763.91 and 1,123.27 is: 1,685.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.75 : 3,763.91 = 1,123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.75/3,763.91 = 1,123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.75x = 3,763.91 × 1,123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.75x = 4,227,880.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,880.58/2,508.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.25

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