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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.62, 2,621.73 and 1,153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.62, 2,621.73 and 1,153.98 is: 1,591.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.62 : 2,621.73 = 1,153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.62/2,621.73 = 1,153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.62x = 2,621.73 × 1,153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.62x = 3,025,423.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,423.99/1,900.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.81

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