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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.74, 2,637.79 and 1,283.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.74, 2,637.79 and 1,283.06 is: 1,770.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.74 : 2,637.79 = 1,283.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.74/2,637.79 = 1,283.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.74x = 2,637.79 × 1,283.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.74x = 3,384,446.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,384,446.22/1,911.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.35

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