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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.90, 2,610.90 and 1,145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.90, 2,610.90 and 1,145.44 is: 1,580.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.90 : 2,610.90 = 1,145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.90/2,610.90 = 1,145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.90x = 2,610.90 × 1,145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.90x = 2,990,619.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,619.91/1,891.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.75

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