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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.08, 3,769.47 and 1,125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.08, 3,769.47 and 1,125.90 is: 1,689.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.08 : 3,769.47 = 1,125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.08/3,769.47 = 1,125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.08x = 3,769.47 × 1,125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.08x = 4,244,046.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244,046.27/2,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.46

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