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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.83, 2,610.89 and 1,052.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.83, 2,610.89 and 1,052.52 is: 1,452.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.83 : 2,610.89 = 1,052.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.83/2,610.89 = 1,052.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.83x = 2,610.89 × 1,052.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.83x = 2,748,008.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,008.68/1,891.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.57

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