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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.78, 2,637.90 and 1,322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.78, 2,637.90 and 1,322.10 is: 1,824.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.78 : 2,637.90 = 1,322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.78/2,637.90 = 1,322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.78x = 2,637.90 × 1,322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.78x = 3,487,567.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,567.59/1,911.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.25

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