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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.14, 2,633.61 and 1,162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.14, 2,633.61 and 1,162.92 is: 1,604.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.14 : 2,633.61 = 1,162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.14/2,633.61 = 1,162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.14x = 2,633.61 × 1,162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.14x = 3,062,677.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,677.74/1,909.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.22

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