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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.69, 2,640.66 and 1,497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.69, 2,640.66 and 1,497.24 is: 2,068.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.69 : 2,640.66 = 1,497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.69/2,640.66 = 1,497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.69x = 2,640.66 × 1,497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.69x = 3,953,702.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953,702.56/1,911.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.18

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