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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.14, 2,624.76 and 1,230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.14, 2,624.76 and 1,230.10 is: 1,698.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.14 : 2,624.76 = 1,230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.14/2,624.76 = 1,230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.14x = 2,624.76 × 1,230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.14x = 3,228,717.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,717.28/1,901.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.31

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