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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.73, 2,640.81 and 1,074.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.73, 2,640.81 and 1,074.39 is: 1,482.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.73 : 2,640.81 = 1,074.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.73/2,640.81 = 1,074.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.73x = 2,640.81 × 1,074.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.73x = 2,837,259.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,259.86/1,913.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.58

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