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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.88, 2,623.21 and 1,072.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.88, 2,623.21 and 1,072.88 is: 1,480.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.88 : 2,623.21 = 1,072.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.88/2,623.21 = 1,072.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.88x = 2,623.21 × 1,072.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.88x = 2,814,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,373.75/1,900.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.57

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