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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.75, 4,153.14 and 1,125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.75, 4,153.14 and 1,125.90 is: 1,688.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.75 : 4,153.14 = 1,125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.75/4,153.14 = 1,125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.75x = 4,153.14 × 1,125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.75x = 4,676,020.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,020.33/2,769.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.25

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