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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.70, 2,610.49 and 1,052.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.70, 2,610.49 and 1,052.38 is: 1,452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.70 : 2,610.49 = 1,052.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.70/2,610.49 = 1,052.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.70x = 2,610.49 × 1,052.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.70x = 2,747,227.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,227.88/1,891.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.25

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