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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.55, 2,629.97 and 1,704.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.55, 2,629.97 and 1,704.99 is: 2,358.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.55 : 2,629.97 = 1,704.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.55/2,629.97 = 1,704.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.55x = 2,629.97 × 1,704.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.55x = 4,484,050.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,050.88/1,901.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.11

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