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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.43, 2,871.18 and 1,265.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.43, 2,871.18 and 1,265.27 is: 1,901.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.43 : 2,871.18 = 1,265.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.43/2,871.18 = 1,265.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.43x = 2,871.18 × 1,265.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.43x = 3,632,803.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,803.56/1,910.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.56

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