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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,915.56, 2,643.62 and 1,076.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,915.56, 2,643.62 and 1,076.32 is: 1,485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,915.56 : 2,643.62 = 1,076.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,915.56/2,643.62 = 1,076.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,915.56x = 2,643.62 × 1,076.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,915.56x = 2,845,381.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,381.08/1,915.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.40

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