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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.54, 2,610.32 and 1,052.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.54, 2,610.32 and 1,052.24 is: 1,452.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.54 : 2,610.32 = 1,052.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.54/2,610.32 = 1,052.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.54x = 2,610.32 × 1,052.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.54x = 2,746,683.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,683.12/1,891.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.09

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