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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.31, 2,634.86 and 1,081.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.31, 2,634.86 and 1,081.31 is: 1,492.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.31 : 2,634.86 = 1,081.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.31/2,634.86 = 1,081.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.31x = 2,634.86 × 1,081.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.31x = 2,849,101.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,101.65/1,909.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.21

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