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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.46, 2,620.38 and 1,369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.46, 2,620.38 and 1,369.40 is: 1,887.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.46 : 2,620.38 = 1,369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.46/2,620.38 = 1,369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.46x = 2,620.38 × 1,369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.46x = 3,588,347.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,347.44/1,901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.16

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