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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.48, 2,651.22 and 1,135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.48, 2,651.22 and 1,135.12 is: 1,566.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.48 : 2,651.22 = 1,135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.48/2,651.22 = 1,135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.48x = 2,651.22 × 1,135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.48x = 3,009,452.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,452.85/1,921.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.22

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