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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.50, 2,651.67 and 1,135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.50, 2,651.67 and 1,135.56 is: 1,567.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.50 : 2,651.67 = 1,135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.50/2,651.67 = 1,135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.50x = 2,651.67 × 1,135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.50x = 3,011,130.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,130.39/1,921.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.07

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