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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.46, 2,649.11 and 1,361.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.46, 2,649.11 and 1,361.34 is: 1,876.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.46 : 2,649.11 = 1,361.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.46/2,649.11 = 1,361.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.46x = 2,649.11 × 1,361.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.46x = 3,606,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,332.60/1,921.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.88

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