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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.91, 2,621.98 and 1,060.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.91, 2,621.98 and 1,060.62 is: 1,463.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.91 : 2,621.98 = 1,060.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.91/2,621.98 = 1,060.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.91x = 2,621.98 × 1,060.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.91x = 2,780,921.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,921.43/1,899.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.71

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