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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.74, 2,610.83 and 1,145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.74, 2,610.83 and 1,145.68 is: 1,581.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.74 : 2,610.83 = 1,145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.74/2,610.83 = 1,145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.74x = 2,610.83 × 1,145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.74x = 2,991,175.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,175.71/1,891.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.18

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