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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.19, 2,852.46 and 1,357.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.19, 2,852.46 and 1,357.62 is: 2,036.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.19 : 2,852.46 = 1,357.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.19/2,852.46 = 1,357.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.19x = 2,852.46 × 1,357.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.19x = 3,872,556.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,556.75/1,901.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.91

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