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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.88, 3,772.12 and 1,128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.88, 3,772.12 and 1,128.16 is: 1,692.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.88 : 3,772.12 = 1,128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.88/3,772.12 = 1,128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.88x = 3,772.12 × 1,128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.88x = 4,255,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,554.90/2,513.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.82

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