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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.39, 2,636.22 and 1,281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.39, 2,636.22 and 1,281.72 is: 1,767.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.39 : 2,636.22 = 1,281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.39/2,636.22 = 1,281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.39x = 2,636.22 × 1,281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.39x = 3,378,895.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,895.90/1,911.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.77

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