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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.72, 2,652.90 and 1,136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.72, 2,652.90 and 1,136.44 is: 1,568.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.72 : 2,652.90 = 1,136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.72/2,652.90 = 1,136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.72x = 2,652.90 × 1,136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.72x = 3,014,861.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,861.68/1,921.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.84

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