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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.19, 2,853.81 and 1,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.19, 2,853.81 and 1,244.40 is: 1,867.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.19 : 2,853.81 = 1,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.19/2,853.81 = 1,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.19x = 2,853.81 × 1,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.19x = 3,551,281.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,281.16/1,901.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.93

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