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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.31, 2,623.78 and 1,062.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.31, 2,623.78 and 1,062.02 is: 1,465.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.31 : 2,623.78 = 1,062.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.31/2,623.78 = 1,062.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.31x = 2,623.78 × 1,062.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.31x = 2,786,509.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,509.57/1,901.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.58

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