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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.60, 2,610.44 and 1,145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.60, 2,610.44 and 1,145.40 is: 1,580.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.60 : 2,610.44 = 1,145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.60/2,610.44 = 1,145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.60x = 2,610.44 × 1,145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.60x = 2,989,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,997.98/1,891.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.67

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