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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.51, 2,651.55 and 1,135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.51, 2,651.55 and 1,135.41 is: 1,566.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.51 : 2,651.55 = 1,135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.51/2,651.55 = 1,135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.51x = 2,651.55 × 1,135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.51x = 3,010,588.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,588.57/1,921.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.78

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