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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.59, 2,640.72 and 1,127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.59, 2,640.72 and 1,127.62 is: 1,556.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.59 : 2,640.72 = 1,127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.59/2,640.72 = 1,127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.59x = 2,640.72 × 1,127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.59x = 2,977,728.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,728.69/1,913.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.10

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