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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.81, 2,636.87 and 1,071.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.81, 2,636.87 and 1,071.55 is: 1,478.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.81 : 2,636.87 = 1,071.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.81/2,636.87 = 1,071.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.81x = 2,636.87 × 1,071.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.81x = 2,825,532.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,532.69/1,910.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.71

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