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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.96, 2,637.09 and 1,071.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.96, 2,637.09 and 1,071.87 is: 1,479.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.96 : 2,637.09 = 1,071.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.96/2,637.09 = 1,071.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.96x = 2,637.09 × 1,071.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.96x = 2,826,607.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826,607.77/1,910.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.16

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