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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.09, 3,768.43 and 1,126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.09, 3,768.43 and 1,126.44 is: 1,689.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.09 : 3,768.43 = 1,126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.09/3,768.43 = 1,126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.09x = 3,768.43 × 1,126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.09x = 4,244,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244,891.45/2,513.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.11

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