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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.07, 2,624.74 and 1,272.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.07, 2,624.74 and 1,272.41 is: 1,756.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.07 : 2,624.74 = 1,272.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.07/2,624.74 = 1,272.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.07x = 2,624.74 × 1,272.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.07x = 3,339,738.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,738.96/1,901.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.77

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