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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.05, 2,852.18 and 1,169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.05, 2,852.18 and 1,169.62 is: 1,754.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.05 : 2,852.18 = 1,169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.05/2,852.18 = 1,169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.05x = 2,852.18 × 1,169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.05x = 3,335,966.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,966.77/1,901.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.80

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