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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,917, 2,645.58 and 1,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,917, 2,645.58 and 1,089 is: 1,502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,917 : 2,645.58 = 1,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,917/2,645.58 = 1,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,917x = 2,645.58 × 1,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,917x = 2,881,036.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,036.62/1,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.89

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