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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.61, 2,652 and 1,082.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.61, 2,652 and 1,082.27 is: 1,493.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.61 : 2,652 = 1,082.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.61/2,652 = 1,082.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.61x = 2,652 × 1,082.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.61x = 2,870,180.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,180.04/1,921.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.63

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