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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.46, 2,621.88 and 1,154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.46, 2,621.88 and 1,154.15 is: 1,592.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.46 : 2,621.88 = 1,154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.46/2,621.88 = 1,154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.46x = 2,621.88 × 1,154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.46x = 3,026,042.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,042.80/1,900.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.27

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