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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.61, 2,610.37 and 1,052.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.61, 2,610.37 and 1,052.31 is: 1,452.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.61 : 2,610.37 = 1,052.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.61/2,610.37 = 1,052.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.61x = 2,610.37 × 1,052.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.61x = 2,746,918.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,918.45/1,891.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.16

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