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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.62, 2,639.61 and 1,126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.62, 2,639.61 and 1,126.92 is: 1,555.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.62 : 2,639.61 = 1,126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.62/2,639.61 = 1,126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.62x = 2,639.61 × 1,126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.62x = 2,974,629.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,629.30/1,912.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.26

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