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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.13, 2,849.26 and 975.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.13, 2,849.26 and 975.34 is: 1,463.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.13 : 2,849.26 = 975.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.13/2,849.26 = 975.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.13x = 2,849.26 × 975.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.13x = 2,778,997.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,997.25/1,899.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.30

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