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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.41, 2,620.59 and 1,154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.41, 2,620.59 and 1,154.09 is: 1,591.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.41 : 2,620.59 = 1,154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.41/2,620.59 = 1,154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.41x = 2,620.59 × 1,154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.41x = 3,024,398.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,398.94/1,900.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.45

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