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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.81, 2,622.50 and 1,061.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.81, 2,622.50 and 1,061.38 is: 1,464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.81 : 2,622.50 = 1,061.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.81/2,622.50 = 1,061.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.81x = 2,622.50 × 1,061.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.81x = 2,783,450.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,450.63/1,900.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.35

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