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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.37, 2,621.13 and 1,060.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.37, 2,621.13 and 1,060.07 is: 1,462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.37 : 2,621.13 = 1,060.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.37/2,621.13 = 1,060.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.37x = 2,621.13 × 1,060.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.37x = 2,778,564.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,564.20/1,899.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.89

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