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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.31, 2,619.92 and 1,152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.31, 2,619.92 and 1,152.89 is: 1,590.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.31 : 2,619.92 = 1,152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.31/2,619.92 = 1,152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.31x = 2,619.92 × 1,152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.31x = 3,020,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,473.80/1,899.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.30

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