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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.85, 3,772.51 and 1,128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.85, 3,772.51 and 1,128.74 is: 1,693.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.85 : 3,772.51 = 1,128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.85/3,772.51 = 1,128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.85x = 3,772.51 × 1,128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.85x = 4,258,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,182.94/2,513.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.89

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