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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.74, 2,877.03 and 1,436.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.74, 2,877.03 and 1,436.82 is: 2,151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.74 : 2,877.03 = 1,436.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.74/2,877.03 = 1,436.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.74x = 2,877.03 × 1,436.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.74x = 4,133,774.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,133,774.24/1,921.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.06

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