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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.97, 2,640.99 and 1,284.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.97, 2,640.99 and 1,284.62 is: 1,773.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.97 : 2,640.99 = 1,284.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.97/2,640.99 = 1,284.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.97x = 2,640.99 × 1,284.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.97x = 3,392,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,655.37/1,912.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.51

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