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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.79, 2,870.67 and 1,264.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.79, 2,870.67 and 1,264.37 is: 1,896.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.79 : 2,870.67 = 1,264.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.79/2,870.67 = 1,264.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.79x = 2,870.67 × 1,264.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.79x = 3,629,589.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,589.03/1,913.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.55

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