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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.24, 2,623.68 and 1,341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.24, 2,623.68 and 1,341.12 is: 1,850.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.24 : 2,623.68 = 1,341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.24/2,623.68 = 1,341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.24x = 2,623.68 × 1,341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.24x = 3,518,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518,669.72/1,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.73

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