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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.98, 2,652.39 and 1,135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.98, 2,652.39 and 1,135.74 is: 1,567.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.98 : 2,652.39 = 1,135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.98/2,652.39 = 1,135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.98x = 2,652.39 × 1,135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.98x = 3,012,425.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,425.42/1,921.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.36

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