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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,915.62, 2,643.50 and 1,076.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,915.62, 2,643.50 and 1,076.54 is: 1,485.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,915.62 : 2,643.50 = 1,076.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,915.62/2,643.50 = 1,076.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,915.62x = 2,643.50 × 1,076.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,915.62x = 2,845,814.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,814.89/1,915.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.58

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