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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.29, 2,622.12 and 1,460.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.29, 2,622.12 and 1,460.11 is: 2,013.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.29 : 2,622.12 = 1,460.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.29/2,622.12 = 1,460.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.29x = 2,622.12 × 1,460.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.29x = 3,828,583.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,583.63/1,901.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.68

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