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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.48, 4,152.86 and 1,123.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.48, 4,152.86 and 1,123.90 is: 1,686.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.48 : 4,152.86 = 1,123.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.48/4,152.86 = 1,123.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.48x = 4,152.86 × 1,123.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.48x = 4,667,393.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667,393.73/2,767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.51

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