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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.73, 2,636.90 and 1,071.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.73, 2,636.90 and 1,071.52 is: 1,478.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.73 : 2,636.90 = 1,071.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.73/2,636.90 = 1,071.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.73x = 2,636.90 × 1,071.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.73x = 2,825,491.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,491.09/1,910.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.75

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