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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.52, 2,624.16 and 1,062.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.52, 2,624.16 and 1,062.24 is: 1,465.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.52 : 2,624.16 = 1,062.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.52/2,624.16 = 1,062.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.52x = 2,624.16 × 1,062.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.52x = 2,787,487.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,487.72/1,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.93

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