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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.58, 2,640.95 and 1,074.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.58, 2,640.95 and 1,074.24 is: 1,482.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.58 : 2,640.95 = 1,074.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.58/2,640.95 = 1,074.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.58x = 2,640.95 × 1,074.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.58x = 2,837,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,002.34/1,913.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.56

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