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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.38, 4,152.87 and 1,124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.38, 4,152.87 and 1,124.94 is: 1,687.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.38 : 4,152.87 = 1,124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.38/4,152.87 = 1,124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.38x = 4,152.87 × 1,124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.38x = 4,671,721.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671,721.79/2,768.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.53

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