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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.38, 2,639.08 and 1,061.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.38, 2,639.08 and 1,061.77 is: 1,465.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.38 : 2,639.08 = 1,061.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.38/2,639.08 = 1,061.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.38x = 2,639.08 × 1,061.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.38x = 2,802,085.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,085.43/1,912.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.23

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