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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.77, 2,610.89 and 1,145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.77, 2,610.89 and 1,145.76 is: 1,581.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.77 : 2,610.89 = 1,145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.77/2,610.89 = 1,145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.77x = 2,610.89 × 1,145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.77x = 2,991,453.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,453.33/1,891.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.30

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