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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,918.39, 2,647.41 and 1,121.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,918.39, 2,647.41 and 1,121.78 is: 1,548.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,918.39 : 2,647.41 = 1,121.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,918.39/2,647.41 = 1,121.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,918.39x = 2,647.41 × 1,121.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,918.39x = 2,969,792.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,792.74/1,918.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.07

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