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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.21, 2,637.17 and 1,380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.21, 2,637.17 and 1,380.96 is: 1,904.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.21 : 2,637.17 = 1,380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.21/2,637.17 = 1,380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.21x = 2,637.17 × 1,380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.21x = 3,641,813.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,813.10/1,912.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.50

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