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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.46, 2,623.98 and 1,073.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.46, 2,623.98 and 1,073.46 is: 1,481.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.46 : 2,623.98 = 1,073.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.46/2,623.98 = 1,073.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.46x = 2,623.98 × 1,073.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.46x = 2,816,737.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816,737.57/1,901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.36

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