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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.58, 2,624.16 and 1,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.58, 2,624.16 and 1,062.28 is: 1,465.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.58 : 2,624.16 = 1,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.58/2,624.16 = 1,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.58x = 2,624.16 × 1,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.58x = 2,787,592.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,592.68/1,901.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.94

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