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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.40, 2,609.96 and 1,052.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.40, 2,609.96 and 1,052.02 is: 1,451.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.40 : 2,609.96 = 1,052.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.40/2,609.96 = 1,052.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.40x = 2,609.96 × 1,052.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.40x = 2,745,730.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,730.12/1,891.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.69

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