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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.91, 2,633.31 and 1,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.91, 2,633.31 and 1,236.60 is: 1,704.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.91 : 2,633.31 = 1,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.91/2,633.31 = 1,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.91x = 2,633.31 × 1,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.91x = 3,256,351.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,351.15/1,909.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.98

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