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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.42, 2,609.72 and 1,105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.42, 2,609.72 and 1,105.72 is: 1,525.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.42 : 2,609.72 = 1,105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.42/2,609.72 = 1,105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.42x = 2,609.72 × 1,105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.42x = 2,885,611.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,611.69/1,891.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.63

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