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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.16, 3,768.02 and 1,125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.16, 3,768.02 and 1,125.58 is: 1,688.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.16 : 3,768.02 = 1,125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.16/3,768.02 = 1,125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.16x = 3,768.02 × 1,125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.16x = 4,241,207.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,207.95/2,512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.27

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