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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.96, 2,870.76 and 1,651.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.96, 2,870.76 and 1,651.76 is: 2,481.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.96 : 2,870.76 = 1,651.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.96/2,870.76 = 1,651.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.96x = 2,870.76 × 1,651.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.96x = 4,741,806.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741,806.54/1,910.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.37

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