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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.53, 2,637.60 and 1,283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.53, 2,637.60 and 1,283.11 is: 1,770.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.53 : 2,637.60 = 1,283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.53/2,637.60 = 1,283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.53x = 2,637.60 × 1,283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.53x = 3,384,319.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,384,319.53/1,911.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.47

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