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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.88, 2,640.60 and 1,127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.88, 2,640.60 and 1,127.64 is: 1,555.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.88 : 2,640.60 = 1,127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.88/2,640.60 = 1,127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.88x = 2,640.60 × 1,127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.88x = 2,977,646.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,646.18/1,913.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.82

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