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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.20, 4,153.42 and 1,124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.20, 4,153.42 and 1,124.32 is: 1,686.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.20 : 4,153.42 = 1,124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.20/4,153.42 = 1,124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.20x = 4,153.42 × 1,124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.20x = 4,669,773.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669,773.17/2,768.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.93

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