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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.12, 3,769.98 and 1,127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.12, 3,769.98 and 1,127.47 is: 1,690.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.12 : 3,769.98 = 1,127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.12/3,769.98 = 1,127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.12x = 3,769.98 × 1,127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.12x = 4,250,539.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,539.35/2,514.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.67

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