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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.47, 2,623.84 and 1,062.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.47, 2,623.84 and 1,062.11 is: 1,465.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.47 : 2,623.84 = 1,062.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.47/2,623.84 = 1,062.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.47x = 2,623.84 × 1,062.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.47x = 2,786,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,806.70/1,901.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.61

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