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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.75, 2,865.99 and 1,089.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.75, 2,865.99 and 1,089.52 is: 1,631.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.75 : 2,865.99 = 1,089.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.75/2,865.99 = 1,089.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.75x = 2,865.99 × 1,089.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.75x = 3,122,553.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,553.42/1,913.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.64

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