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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.72, 4,154.20 and 1,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.72, 4,154.20 and 1,125.40 is: 1,688.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.72 : 4,154.20 = 1,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.72/4,154.20 = 1,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.72x = 4,154.20 × 1,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.72x = 4,675,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,136.68/2,768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.56

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