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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.17, 2,621.04 and 1,059.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.17, 2,621.04 and 1,059.95 is: 1,462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.17 : 2,621.04 = 1,059.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.17/2,621.04 = 1,059.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.17x = 2,621.04 × 1,059.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.17x = 2,778,173.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,173.93/1,899.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.83

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