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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.50, 4,024.88 and 1,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.50, 4,024.88 and 1,122.80 is: 1,684.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.50 : 4,024.88 = 1,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.50/4,024.88 = 1,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.50x = 4,024.88 × 1,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.50x = 4,519,135.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,135.26/2,682.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.67

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