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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.69, 2,636.67 and 1,282.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.69, 2,636.67 and 1,282.02 is: 1,768.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.69 : 2,636.67 = 1,282.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.69/2,636.67 = 1,282.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.69x = 2,636.67 × 1,282.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.69x = 3,380,263.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,380,263.67/1,911.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.21

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