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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.96, 2,638.16 and 1,315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.96, 2,638.16 and 1,315.16 is: 1,813.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.96 : 2,638.16 = 1,315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.96/2,638.16 = 1,315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.96x = 2,638.16 × 1,315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.96x = 3,469,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,602.51/1,912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.74

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