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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.63, 2,623.64 and 1,238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.63, 2,623.64 and 1,238.24 is: 1,708.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.63 : 2,623.64 = 1,238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.63/2,623.64 = 1,238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.63x = 2,623.64 × 1,238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.63x = 3,248,676.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,676.68/1,901.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.37

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