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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.55, 3,774.92 and 1,129.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.55, 3,774.92 and 1,129.61 is: 1,694.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.55 : 3,774.92 = 1,129.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.55/3,774.92 = 1,129.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.55x = 3,774.92 × 1,129.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.55x = 4,264,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,162.86/2,516.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.45

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