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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.40, 4,151.40 and 1,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.40, 4,151.40 and 1,124.40 is: 1,686.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.40 : 4,151.40 = 1,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.40/4,151.40 = 1,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.40x = 4,151.40 × 1,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.40x = 4,667,834.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667,834.16/2,768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.11

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