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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,914.59, 2,641.49 and 1,075.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,914.59, 2,641.49 and 1,075.12 is: 1,483.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,914.59 : 2,641.49 = 1,075.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,914.59/2,641.49 = 1,075.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,914.59x = 2,641.49 × 1,075.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,914.59x = 2,839,922.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,922.62/1,914.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.31

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