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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.51, 2,637.99 and 1,072.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.51, 2,637.99 and 1,072.48 is: 1,480.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.51 : 2,637.99 = 1,072.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.51/2,637.99 = 1,072.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.51x = 2,637.99 × 1,072.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.51x = 2,829,200.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,829,200.79/1,911.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.08

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