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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.34, 2,638.91 and 1,061.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.34, 2,638.91 and 1,061.54 is: 1,464.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.34 : 2,638.91 = 1,061.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.34/2,638.91 = 1,061.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.34x = 2,638.91 × 1,061.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.34x = 2,801,290.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,290.02/1,912.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.85

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