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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.74, 2,636.80 and 1,071.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.74, 2,636.80 and 1,071.58 is: 1,478.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.74 : 2,636.80 = 1,071.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.74/2,636.80 = 1,071.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.74x = 2,636.80 × 1,071.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.74x = 2,825,542.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,542.14/1,910.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.77

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