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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.63, 2,640.96 and 1,074.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.63, 2,640.96 and 1,074.39 is: 1,482.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.63 : 2,640.96 = 1,074.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.63/2,640.96 = 1,074.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.63x = 2,640.96 × 1,074.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.63x = 2,837,421.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,421.56/1,913.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.74

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