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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.89, 2,871.55 and 1,303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.89, 2,871.55 and 1,303.35 is: 1,955.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.89 : 2,871.55 = 1,303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.89/2,871.55 = 1,303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.89x = 2,871.55 × 1,303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.89x = 3,742,631.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,631.43/1,913.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.51

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