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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.96, 4,184.96 and 1,124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.96, 4,184.96 and 1,124.10 is: 1,686.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.96 : 4,184.96 = 1,124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.96/4,184.96 = 1,124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.96x = 4,184.96 × 1,124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.96x = 4,704,307.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704,307.92/2,789.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.16

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