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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.71, 2,834.69 and 1,273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.71, 2,834.69 and 1,273.14 is: 1,907.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.71 : 2,834.69 = 1,273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.71/2,834.69 = 1,273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.71x = 2,834.69 × 1,273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.71x = 3,608,950.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,950.86/1,891.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.77

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