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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.51, 2,651.56 and 1,082.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.51, 2,651.56 and 1,082.35 is: 1,493.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.51 : 2,651.56 = 1,082.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.51/2,651.56 = 1,082.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.51x = 2,651.56 × 1,082.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.51x = 2,869,915.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,915.97/1,921.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.57

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