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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.61, 2,640.30 and 1,167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.61, 2,640.30 and 1,167.52 is: 1,610.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.61 : 2,640.30 = 1,167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.61/2,640.30 = 1,167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.61x = 2,640.30 × 1,167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.61x = 3,082,597.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,597.22/1,913.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.88

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