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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.09, 2,640.86 and 1,167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.09, 2,640.86 and 1,167.31 is: 1,611.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.09 : 2,640.86 = 1,167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.09/2,640.86 = 1,167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.09x = 2,640.86 × 1,167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.09x = 3,082,698.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,698.60/1,913.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.38

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