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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.55, 2,610.57 and 1,145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.55, 2,610.57 and 1,145.49 is: 1,580.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.55 : 2,610.57 = 1,145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.55/2,610.57 = 1,145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.55x = 2,610.57 × 1,145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.55x = 2,990,376.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,376.10/1,891.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.91

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