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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.76, 2,640.72 and 1,117.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.76, 2,640.72 and 1,117.34 is: 1,541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.76 : 2,640.72 = 1,117.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.76/2,640.72 = 1,117.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.76x = 2,640.72 × 1,117.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.76x = 2,950,568.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,568.88/1,913.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.77

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