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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.48, 3,768.69 and 1,126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.48, 3,768.69 and 1,126.55 is: 1,689.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.48 : 3,768.69 = 1,126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.48/3,768.69 = 1,126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.48x = 3,768.69 × 1,126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.48x = 4,245,631.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,631.37/2,513.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.15

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