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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.76, 3,768.94 and 1,128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.76, 3,768.94 and 1,128.04 is: 1,690.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.76 : 3,768.94 = 1,128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.76/3,768.94 = 1,128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.76x = 3,768.94 × 1,128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.76x = 4,251,496.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,496.23/2,514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.62

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