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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.37, 3,769.48 and 1,126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.37, 3,769.48 and 1,126.27 is: 1,690.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.37 : 3,769.48 = 1,126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.37/3,769.48 = 1,126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.37x = 3,769.48 × 1,126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.37x = 4,245,433.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,433.39/2,511.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.49

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