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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.07, 2,623.66 and 1,154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.07, 2,623.66 and 1,154.86 is: 1,593.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.07 : 2,623.66 = 1,154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.07/2,623.66 = 1,154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.07x = 2,623.66 × 1,154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.07x = 3,029,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,950.54/1,901.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.81

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