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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.08, 2,622 and 1,238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.08, 2,622 and 1,238.14 is: 1,707.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.08 : 2,622 = 1,238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.08/2,622 = 1,238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.08x = 2,622 × 1,238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.08x = 3,246,403.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,403.08/1,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.66

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