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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.80, 2,632.89 and 1,161.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.80, 2,632.89 and 1,161.61 is: 1,603.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.80 : 2,632.89 = 1,161.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.80/2,632.89 = 1,161.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.80x = 2,632.89 × 1,161.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.80x = 3,058,391.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,391.35/1,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.10

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