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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,918.71, 2,647.85 and 1,132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,918.71, 2,647.85 and 1,132.75 is: 1,563.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,918.71 : 2,647.85 = 1,132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,918.71/2,647.85 = 1,132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,918.71x = 2,647.85 × 1,132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,918.71x = 2,999,349.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,349.73/1,918.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.21

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