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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.05, 2,623.62 and 1,061.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.05, 2,623.62 and 1,061.82 is: 1,465.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.05 : 2,623.62 = 1,061.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.05/2,623.62 = 1,061.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.05x = 2,623.62 × 1,061.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.05x = 2,785,816.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,816.17/1,901.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.41

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