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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.48, 3,767.34 and 1,123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.48, 3,767.34 and 1,123.32 is: 1,685.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.48 : 3,767.34 = 1,123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.48/3,767.34 = 1,123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.48x = 3,767.34 × 1,123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.48x = 4,231,928.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,928.37/2,511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.03

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