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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.64, 4,028.52 and 1,124.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.64, 4,028.52 and 1,124.51 is: 1,687.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.64 : 4,028.52 = 1,124.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.64/4,028.52 = 1,124.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.64x = 4,028.52 × 1,124.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.64x = 4,530,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530,090.88/2,684.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.41

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