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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.64, 2,624.37 and 1,342.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.64, 2,624.37 and 1,342.29 is: 1,852.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.64 : 2,624.37 = 1,342.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.64/2,624.37 = 1,342.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.64x = 2,624.37 × 1,342.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.64x = 3,522,665.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,665.61/1,901.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.44

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