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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.57, 2,925.80 and 1,890.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.57, 2,925.80 and 1,890.26 is: 2,594.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.57 : 2,925.80 = 1,890.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.57/2,925.80 = 1,890.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.57x = 2,925.80 × 1,890.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.57x = 5,530,516.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,530,516.69/2,131.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.57

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