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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.45, 2,623.83 and 1,115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.45, 2,623.83 and 1,115.35 is: 1,539.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.45 : 2,623.83 = 1,115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.45/2,623.83 = 1,115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.45x = 2,623.83 × 1,115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.45x = 2,926,478.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,478.05/1,901.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.08

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