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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.26, 2,805.96 and 1,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.26, 2,805.96 and 1,091.52 is: 1,636.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.26 : 2,805.96 = 1,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.26/2,805.96 = 1,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.26x = 2,805.96 × 1,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.26x = 3,062,761.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,761.46/1,871.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.74

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