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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.54, 2,621.42 and 1,060.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.54, 2,621.42 and 1,060.22 is: 1,463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.54 : 2,621.42 = 1,060.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.54/2,621.42 = 1,060.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.54x = 2,621.42 × 1,060.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.54x = 2,779,291.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,291.18/1,899.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.14

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