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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.64, 4,152.96 and 1,124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.64, 4,152.96 and 1,124.08 is: 1,686.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.64 : 4,152.96 = 1,124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.64/4,152.96 = 1,124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.64x = 4,152.96 × 1,124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.64x = 4,668,259.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668,259.28/2,768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.12

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