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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.58, 2,851.34 and 1,121.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.58, 2,851.34 and 1,121.22 is: 1,682.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.58 : 2,851.34 = 1,121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.58/2,851.34 = 1,121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.58x = 2,851.34 × 1,121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.58x = 3,196,973.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,973.83/1,900.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.11

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