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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.70, 2,638.52 and 1,126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.70, 2,638.52 and 1,126.18 is: 1,554.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.70 : 2,638.52 = 1,126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.70/2,638.52 = 1,126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.70x = 2,638.52 × 1,126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.70x = 2,971,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,442.82/1,911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.35

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