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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.39, 2,610.86 and 1,145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.39, 2,610.86 and 1,145.05 is: 1,579.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.39 : 2,610.86 = 1,145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.39/2,610.86 = 1,145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.39x = 2,610.86 × 1,145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.39x = 2,989,552.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,552.99/1,892.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.78

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