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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.62, 2,621.39 and 1,060.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.62, 2,621.39 and 1,060.36 is: 1,463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.62 : 2,621.39 = 1,060.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.62/2,621.39 = 1,060.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.62x = 2,621.39 × 1,060.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.62x = 2,779,613.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,613.20/1,899.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.25

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