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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.18, 2,621.98 and 1,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.18, 2,621.98 and 1,060.80 is: 1,463.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.18 : 2,621.98 = 1,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.18/2,621.98 = 1,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.18x = 2,621.98 × 1,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.18x = 2,781,393.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,393.73/1,900.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.75

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