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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.67, 2,652.16 and 1,082.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.67, 2,652.16 and 1,082.54 is: 1,494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.67 : 2,652.16 = 1,082.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.67/2,652.16 = 1,082.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.67x = 2,652.16 × 1,082.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.67x = 2,871,067.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,067.78/1,921.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.05

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