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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.44, 2,637.79 and 1,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.44, 2,637.79 and 1,083.44 is: 1,495.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.44 : 2,637.79 = 1,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.44/2,637.79 = 1,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.44x = 2,637.79 × 1,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.44x = 2,857,887.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,887.20/1,911.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.15

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