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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.48, 2,636.56 and 1,071.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.48, 2,636.56 and 1,071.36 is: 1,478.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.48 : 2,636.56 = 1,071.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.48/2,636.56 = 1,071.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.48x = 2,636.56 × 1,071.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.48x = 2,824,704.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,704.92/1,910.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.53

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