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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.54, 2,849.06 and 1,036.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.54, 2,849.06 and 1,036.46 is: 1,552.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.54 : 2,849.06 = 1,036.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.54/2,849.06 = 1,036.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.54x = 2,849.06 × 1,036.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.54x = 2,952,936.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,936.73/1,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.92

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