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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.28, 2,861.52 and 1,031.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.28, 2,861.52 and 1,031.75 is: 1,546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.28 : 2,861.52 = 1,031.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.28/2,861.52 = 1,031.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.28x = 2,861.52 × 1,031.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.28x = 2,952,358.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,358.95/1,909.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.32

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