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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.03, 2,611.08 and 1,145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.03, 2,611.08 and 1,145.84 is: 1,581.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.03 : 2,611.08 = 1,145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.03/2,611.08 = 1,145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.03x = 2,611.08 × 1,145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.03x = 2,991,866.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,866.85/1,892.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.30

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