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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,893.15, 2,611.24 and 1,145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,893.15, 2,611.24 and 1,145.82 is: 1,580.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,893.15 : 2,611.24 = 1,145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,893.15/2,611.24 = 1,145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,893.15x = 2,611.24 × 1,145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,893.15x = 2,992,011.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,011.02/1,893.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.44

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