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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.26, 2,861.46 and 1,041.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.26, 2,861.46 and 1,041.75 is: 1,561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.26 : 2,861.46 = 1,041.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.26/2,861.46 = 1,041.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.26x = 2,861.46 × 1,041.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.26x = 2,980,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,925.96/1,909.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.30

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