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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.94, 2,640.05 and 1,204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.94, 2,640.05 and 1,204.92 is: 1,663.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.94 : 2,640.05 = 1,204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.94/2,640.05 = 1,204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.94x = 2,640.05 × 1,204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.94x = 3,181,049.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,049.05/1,911.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.78

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