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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.59, 2,641.11 and 1,168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.59, 2,641.11 and 1,168.21 is: 1,612.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.59 : 2,641.11 = 1,168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.59/2,641.11 = 1,168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.59x = 2,641.11 × 1,168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.59x = 3,085,357.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,357.91/1,913.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.34

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