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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,914.32, 2,641.43 and 1,075.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,914.32, 2,641.43 and 1,075.01 is: 1,483.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,914.32 : 2,641.43 = 1,075.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,914.32/2,641.43 = 1,075.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,914.32x = 2,641.43 × 1,075.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,914.32x = 2,839,545.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,545.08/1,914.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.32

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