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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.40, 4,153.44 and 1,125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.40, 4,153.44 and 1,125.84 is: 1,689.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.40 : 4,153.44 = 1,125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.40/4,153.44 = 1,125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.40x = 4,153.44 × 1,125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.40x = 4,676,108.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,108.89/2,768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.10

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