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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.35, 2,621.73 and 1,113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.35, 2,621.73 and 1,113.38 is: 1,536.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.35 : 2,621.73 = 1,113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.35/2,621.73 = 1,113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.35x = 2,621.73 × 1,113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.35x = 2,918,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,968.64/1,899.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.83

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