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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901, 2,623.47 and 1,061.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901, 2,623.47 and 1,061.73 is: 1,465.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901 : 2,623.47 = 1,061.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901/2,623.47 = 1,061.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901x = 2,623.47 × 1,061.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901x = 2,785,416.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,416.80/1,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.24

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