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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.12, 4,153.89 and 1,124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.12, 4,153.89 and 1,124.69 is: 1,687.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.12 : 4,153.89 = 1,124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.12/4,153.89 = 1,124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.12x = 4,153.89 × 1,124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.12x = 4,671,821.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671,821.99/2,768.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.72

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