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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.51, 2,622.60 and 1,114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.51, 2,622.60 and 1,114.50 is: 1,537.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.51 : 2,622.60 = 1,114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.51/2,622.60 = 1,114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.51x = 2,622.60 × 1,114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.51x = 2,922,887.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,887.70/1,900.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.95

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