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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.66, 2,624.38 and 1,062.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.66, 2,624.38 and 1,062.42 is: 1,466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.66 : 2,624.38 = 1,062.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.66/2,624.38 = 1,062.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.66x = 2,624.38 × 1,062.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.66x = 2,788,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,193.80/1,901.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.19

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