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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.26, 2,620.98 and 1,060.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.26, 2,620.98 and 1,060.04 is: 1,462.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.26 : 2,620.98 = 1,060.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.26/2,620.98 = 1,060.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.26x = 2,620.98 × 1,060.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.26x = 2,778,343.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,343.64/1,899.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.86

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