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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.89, 2,649.38 and 1,360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.89, 2,649.38 and 1,360.62 is: 1,875.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.89 : 2,649.38 = 1,360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.89/2,649.38 = 1,360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.89x = 2,649.38 × 1,360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.89x = 3,604,799.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,799.42/1,921.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.65

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