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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.64, 2,610.50 and 1,145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.64, 2,610.50 and 1,145.43 is: 1,580.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.64 : 2,610.50 = 1,145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.64/2,610.50 = 1,145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.64x = 2,610.50 × 1,145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.64x = 2,990,139.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,139.29/1,891.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.71

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