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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.22, 2,849.90 and 1,284.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.22, 2,849.90 and 1,284.99 is: 1,926.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.22 : 2,849.90 = 1,284.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.22/2,849.90 = 1,284.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.22x = 2,849.90 × 1,284.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.22x = 3,662,085.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,085.71/1,901.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.17

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