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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.38, 2,623.61 and 1,062.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.38, 2,623.61 and 1,062.05 is: 1,465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.38 : 2,623.61 = 1,062.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.38/2,623.61 = 1,062.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.38x = 2,623.61 × 1,062.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.38x = 2,786,386.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,386.57/1,901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.46

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