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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.08, 4,151.52 and 1,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.08, 4,151.52 and 1,124.20 is: 1,686.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.08 : 4,151.52 = 1,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.08/4,151.52 = 1,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.08x = 4,151.52 × 1,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.08x = 4,667,138.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667,138.78/2,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.06

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