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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.07, 2,848.61 and 1,250.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.07, 2,848.61 and 1,250.37 is: 1,873.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.07 : 2,848.61 = 1,250.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.07/2,848.61 = 1,250.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.07x = 2,848.61 × 1,250.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.07x = 3,561,810.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,810.23/1,901.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.58

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