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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.83, 2,610.77 and 1,041.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.83, 2,610.77 and 1,041.09 is: 1,436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.83 : 2,610.77 = 1,041.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.83/2,610.77 = 1,041.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.83x = 2,610.77 × 1,041.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.83x = 2,718,031.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,031.54/1,891.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.72

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