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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.81, 4,028.40 and 1,125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.81, 4,028.40 and 1,125.23 is: 1,688.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.81 : 4,028.40 = 1,125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.81/4,028.40 = 1,125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.81x = 4,028.40 × 1,125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.81x = 4,532,856.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,532,856.39/2,684.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.33

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