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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.94, 2,650.89 and 1,081.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.94, 2,650.89 and 1,081.62 is: 1,492.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.94 : 2,650.89 = 1,081.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.94/2,650.89 = 1,081.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.94x = 2,650.89 × 1,081.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.94x = 2,867,250.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,250.23/1,920.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.63

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