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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.75, 3,765.41 and 1,124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.75, 3,765.41 and 1,124.27 is: 1,686.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.75 : 3,765.41 = 1,124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.75/3,765.41 = 1,124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.75x = 3,765.41 × 1,124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.75x = 4,233,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,337.50/2,509.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.76

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