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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.73, 2,641.32 and 1,117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.73, 2,641.32 and 1,117.15 is: 1,541.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.73 : 2,641.32 = 1,117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.73/2,641.32 = 1,117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.73x = 2,641.32 × 1,117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.73x = 2,950,731.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,731.85/1,913.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.87

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