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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.28, 4,150.59 and 1,124.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.28, 4,150.59 and 1,124.03 is: 1,687.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.28 : 4,150.59 = 1,124.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.28/4,150.59 = 1,124.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.28x = 4,150.59 × 1,124.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.28x = 4,665,376.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665,376.81/2,764.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.74

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