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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.78, 3,878.64 and 1,124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.78, 3,878.64 and 1,124.91 is: 1,687.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.78 : 3,878.64 = 1,124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.78/3,878.64 = 1,124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.78x = 3,878.64 × 1,124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.78x = 4,363,120.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,120.92/2,585.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.36

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