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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.62, 2,622.78 and 1,114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.62, 2,622.78 and 1,114.65 is: 1,538.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.62 : 2,622.78 = 1,114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.62/2,622.78 = 1,114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.62x = 2,622.78 × 1,114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.62x = 2,923,481.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,481.73/1,900.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.17

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