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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.38, 4,184.76 and 1,124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.38, 4,184.76 and 1,124.50 is: 1,686.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.38 : 4,184.76 = 1,124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.38/4,184.76 = 1,124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.38x = 4,184.76 × 1,124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.38x = 4,705,762.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,762.62/2,790.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.42

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