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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.05, 2,610.60 and 1,145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.05, 2,610.60 and 1,145.99 is: 1,581.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.05 : 2,610.60 = 1,145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.05/2,610.60 = 1,145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.05x = 2,610.60 × 1,145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.05x = 2,991,728.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,728.02/1,892.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.21

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