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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.43, 2,623.89 and 1,062.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.43, 2,623.89 and 1,062.18 is: 1,465.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.43 : 2,623.89 = 1,062.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.43/2,623.89 = 1,062.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.43x = 2,623.89 × 1,062.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.43x = 2,787,043.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,043.48/1,901.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.76

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