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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.28, 2,621.04 and 1,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.28, 2,621.04 and 1,060 is: 1,462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.28 : 2,621.04 = 1,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.28/2,621.04 = 1,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.28x = 2,621.04 × 1,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.28x = 2,778,302.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,302.40/1,899.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.82

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