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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.63, 2,621.23 and 1,060.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.63, 2,621.23 and 1,060.23 is: 1,462.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.63 : 2,621.23 = 1,060.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.63/2,621.23 = 1,060.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.63x = 2,621.23 × 1,060.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.63x = 2,779,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,106.68/1,899.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.97

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