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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.50, 3,764.56 and 1,122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.50, 3,764.56 and 1,122.92 is: 1,683.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.50 : 3,764.56 = 1,122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.50/3,764.56 = 1,122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.50x = 3,764.56 × 1,122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.50x = 4,227,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,299.72/2,511.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.18

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