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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.26, 2,637.68 and 1,071.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.26, 2,637.68 and 1,071.96 is: 1,479.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.26 : 2,637.68 = 1,071.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.26/2,637.68 = 1,071.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.26x = 2,637.68 × 1,071.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.26x = 2,827,487.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,487.45/1,911.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.38

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