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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.72, 2,640.47 and 1,116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.72, 2,640.47 and 1,116.81 is: 1,540.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.72 : 2,640.47 = 1,116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.72/2,640.47 = 1,116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.72x = 2,640.47 × 1,116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.72x = 2,948,897.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,897.72/1,913.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.93

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