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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.53, 4,148.26 and 1,121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.53, 4,148.26 and 1,121.68 is: 1,682.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.53 : 4,148.26 = 1,121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.53/4,148.26 = 1,121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.53x = 4,148.26 × 1,121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.53x = 4,653,014.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,653,014.67/2,765.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.51

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