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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.28, 2,624.22 and 1,377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.28, 2,624.22 and 1,377.21 is: 1,900.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.28 : 2,624.22 = 1,377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.28/2,624.22 = 1,377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.28x = 2,624.22 × 1,377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.28x = 3,614,102.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614,102.03/1,901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.88

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