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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.84, 2,621.52 and 1,113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.84, 2,621.52 and 1,113.72 is: 1,536.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.84 : 2,621.52 = 1,113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.84/2,621.52 = 1,113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.84x = 2,621.52 × 1,113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.84x = 2,919,639.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,639.25/1,899.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.78

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