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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.54, 2,621.45 and 1,060.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.54, 2,621.45 and 1,060.35 is: 1,463.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.54 : 2,621.45 = 1,060.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.54/2,621.45 = 1,060.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.54x = 2,621.45 × 1,060.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.54x = 2,779,649.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,649.21/1,899.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.33

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