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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.03, 2,850.63 and 976.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.03, 2,850.63 and 976.11 is: 1,463.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.03 : 2,850.63 = 976.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.03/2,850.63 = 976.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.03x = 2,850.63 × 976.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.03x = 2,782,514.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,514.10/1,901.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.69

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