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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.40, 2,640.42 and 1,074.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.40, 2,640.42 and 1,074.15 is: 1,482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.40 : 2,640.42 = 1,074.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.40/2,640.42 = 1,074.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.40x = 2,640.42 × 1,074.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.40x = 2,836,207.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,207.14/1,913.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.29

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