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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.33, 2,620.83 and 1,428.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.33, 2,620.83 and 1,428.54 is: 1,969.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.33 : 2,620.83 = 1,428.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.33/2,620.83 = 1,428.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.33x = 2,620.83 × 1,428.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.33x = 3,743,960.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,960.49/1,901.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.13

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