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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.57, 2,652.15 and 1,135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.57, 2,652.15 and 1,135.87 is: 1,567.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.57 : 2,652.15 = 1,135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.57/2,652.15 = 1,135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.57x = 2,652.15 × 1,135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.57x = 3,012,497.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,497.62/1,921.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.73

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