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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.16, 2,621.93 and 1,060.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.16, 2,621.93 and 1,060.82 is: 1,463.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.16 : 2,621.93 = 1,060.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.16/2,621.93 = 1,060.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.16x = 2,621.93 × 1,060.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.16x = 2,781,390.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,390.48/1,900.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.77

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