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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.50, 3,767.37 and 1,127.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.50, 3,767.37 and 1,127.21 is: 1,690.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.50 : 3,767.37 = 1,127.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.50/3,767.37 = 1,127.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.50x = 3,767.37 × 1,127.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.50x = 4,246,598.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,598.30/2,512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.19

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