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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.13, 2,862.64 and 1,032.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.13, 2,862.64 and 1,032.68 is: 1,548.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.13 : 2,862.64 = 1,032.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.13/2,862.64 = 1,032.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.13x = 2,862.64 × 1,032.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.13x = 2,956,191.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,191.08/1,909.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.45

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