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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.23, 2,610.02 and 1,145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.23, 2,610.02 and 1,145.22 is: 1,580.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.23 : 2,610.02 = 1,145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.23/2,610.02 = 1,145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.23x = 2,610.02 × 1,145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.23x = 2,989,047.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,047.10/1,891.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.48

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