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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.32, 2,623.38 and 1,104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.32, 2,623.38 and 1,104.78 is: 1,524.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.32 : 2,623.38 = 1,104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.32/2,623.38 = 1,104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.32x = 2,623.38 × 1,104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.32x = 2,898,243.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,243.78/1,901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.33

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