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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.96, 2,610.81 and 1,052.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.96, 2,610.81 and 1,052.73 is: 1,452.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.96 : 2,610.81 = 1,052.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.96/2,610.81 = 1,052.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.96x = 2,610.81 × 1,052.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.96x = 2,748,486.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,486.06/1,891.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.72

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