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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.54, 2,624.21 and 1,062.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.54, 2,624.21 and 1,062.35 is: 1,466.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.54 : 2,624.21 = 1,062.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.54/2,624.21 = 1,062.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.54x = 2,624.21 × 1,062.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.54x = 2,787,829.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,829.49/1,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.09

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