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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.92, 3,772.15 and 1,127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.92, 3,772.15 and 1,127.88 is: 1,691.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.92 : 3,772.15 = 1,127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.92/3,772.15 = 1,127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.92x = 3,772.15 × 1,127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.92x = 4,254,536.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,536.07/2,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.72

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