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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.59, 2,639.51 and 1,061.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.59, 2,639.51 and 1,061.89 is: 1,465.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.59 : 2,639.51 = 1,061.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.59/2,639.51 = 1,061.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.59x = 2,639.51 × 1,061.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.59x = 2,802,850.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,850.77/1,912.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.48

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