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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.31, 2,849.60 and 1,077.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.31, 2,849.60 and 1,077.08 is: 1,614.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.31 : 2,849.60 = 1,077.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.31/2,849.60 = 1,077.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.31x = 2,849.60 × 1,077.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.31x = 3,069,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,249.86/1,901.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.29

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