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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.10, 2,634.58 and 1,162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.10, 2,634.58 and 1,162.96 is: 1,604.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.10 : 2,634.58 = 1,162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.10/2,634.58 = 1,162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.10x = 2,634.58 × 1,162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.10x = 3,063,911.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,911.16/1,909.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.90

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