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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.51, 2,610.17 and 1,052.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.51, 2,610.17 and 1,052.05 is: 1,451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.51 : 2,610.17 = 1,052.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.51/2,610.17 = 1,052.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.51x = 2,610.17 × 1,052.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.51x = 2,746,024.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,024.98/1,891.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.77

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