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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.98, 4,153.02 and 1,124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.98, 4,153.02 and 1,124.96 is: 1,687.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.98 : 4,153.02 = 1,124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.98/4,153.02 = 1,124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.98x = 4,153.02 × 1,124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.98x = 4,671,981.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671,981.38/2,767.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.87

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