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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.48, 4,154.26 and 1,125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.48, 4,154.26 and 1,125.72 is: 1,688.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.48 : 4,154.26 = 1,125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.48/4,154.26 = 1,125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.48x = 4,154.26 × 1,125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.48x = 4,676,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,533.57/2,769.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.60

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