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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.52, 2,624.08 and 1,115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.52, 2,624.08 and 1,115.64 is: 1,539.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.52 : 2,624.08 = 1,115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.52/2,624.08 = 1,115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.52x = 2,624.08 × 1,115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.52x = 2,927,528.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,528.61/1,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.57

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