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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.60, 2,849.76 and 1,036.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.60, 2,849.76 and 1,036.64 is: 1,553.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.60 : 2,849.76 = 1,036.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.60/2,849.76 = 1,036.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.60x = 2,849.76 × 1,036.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.60x = 2,954,175.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,175.21/1,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.52

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