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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.73, 2,621.57 and 1,060.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.73, 2,621.57 and 1,060.42 is: 1,463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.73 : 2,621.57 = 1,060.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.73/2,621.57 = 1,060.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.73x = 2,621.57 × 1,060.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.73x = 2,779,963.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,963.23/1,899.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.35

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