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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.09, 2,623.12 and 1,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.09, 2,623.12 and 1,104.40 is: 1,523.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.09 : 2,623.12 = 1,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.09/2,623.12 = 1,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.09x = 2,623.12 × 1,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.09x = 2,896,973.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,973.73/1,901.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.85

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