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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900, 2,622.09 and 1,060.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900, 2,622.09 and 1,060.73 is: 1,463.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900 : 2,622.09 = 1,060.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900/2,622.09 = 1,060.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900x = 2,622.09 × 1,060.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900x = 2,781,329.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,329.53/1,900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.86

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