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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.40, 2,861.04 and 1,132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.40, 2,861.04 and 1,132.71 is: 1,699.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.40 : 2,861.04 = 1,132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.40/2,861.04 = 1,132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.40x = 2,861.04 × 1,132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.40x = 3,240,728.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,728.62/1,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.03

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