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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.68, 2,610.72 and 1,193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.68, 2,610.72 and 1,193.28 is: 1,646.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.68 : 2,610.72 = 1,193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.68/2,610.72 = 1,193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.68x = 2,610.72 × 1,193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.68x = 3,115,319.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115,319.96/1,891.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.85

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