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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.66, 2,640.76 and 1,074.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.66, 2,640.76 and 1,074.46 is: 1,482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.66 : 2,640.76 = 1,074.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.66/2,640.76 = 1,074.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.66x = 2,640.76 × 1,074.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.66x = 2,837,390.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,390.99/1,913.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.70

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