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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.78, 2,636.98 and 1,071.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.78, 2,636.98 and 1,071.50 is: 1,478.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.78 : 2,636.98 = 1,071.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.78/2,636.98 = 1,071.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.78x = 2,636.98 × 1,071.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.78x = 2,825,524.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,524.07/1,910.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.73

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