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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.61, 2,849.45 and 1,024.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.61, 2,849.45 and 1,024.11 is: 1,534.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.61 : 2,849.45 = 1,024.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.61/2,849.45 = 1,024.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.61x = 2,849.45 × 1,024.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.61x = 2,918,145.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,145.12/1,901.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.57

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