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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.10, 2,852.21 and 731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.10, 2,852.21 and 731.20 is: 1,097.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.10 : 2,852.21 = 731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.10/2,852.21 = 731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.10x = 2,852.21 × 731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.10x = 2,085,544.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,544.02/1,901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.02

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