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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.19, 2,622.14 and 1,155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.19, 2,622.14 and 1,155.14 is: 1,593.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.19 : 2,622.14 = 1,155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.19/2,622.14 = 1,155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.19x = 2,622.14 × 1,155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.19x = 3,028,934.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,934.08/1,901.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.17

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