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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.71, 2,621.58 and 1,113.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.71, 2,621.58 and 1,113.61 is: 1,536.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.71 : 2,621.58 = 1,113.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.71/2,621.58 = 1,113.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.71x = 2,621.58 × 1,113.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.71x = 2,919,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,404.60/1,899.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.76

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