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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.22, 2,623.70 and 1,115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.22, 2,623.70 and 1,115.29 is: 1,539.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.22 : 2,623.70 = 1,115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.22/2,623.70 = 1,115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.22x = 2,623.70 × 1,115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.22x = 2,926,186.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,186.37/1,901.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.11

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