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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.78, 3,767.49 and 1,127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.78, 3,767.49 and 1,127.06 is: 1,689.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.78 : 3,767.49 = 1,127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.78/3,767.49 = 1,127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.78x = 3,767.49 × 1,127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.78x = 4,246,200.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,200.59/2,513.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.17

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