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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.13, 2,510.39 and 991.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.13, 2,510.39 and 991.13 is: 1,367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.13 : 2,510.39 = 991.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.13/2,510.39 = 991.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.13x = 2,510.39 × 991.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.13x = 2,488,112.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,112.77/1,819.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.75

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