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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.89, 2,610.59 and 1,145.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.89, 2,610.59 and 1,145.57 is: 1,580.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.89 : 2,610.59 = 1,145.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.89/2,610.59 = 1,145.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.89x = 2,610.59 × 1,145.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.89x = 2,990,594.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,594.81/1,891.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.74

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