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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913, 2,640.26 and 1,085.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913, 2,640.26 and 1,085.48 is: 1,498.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913 : 2,640.26 = 1,085.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913/2,640.26 = 1,085.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913x = 2,640.26 × 1,085.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913x = 2,865,949.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,949.42/1,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.14

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