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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.68, 2,624.39 and 1,104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.68, 2,624.39 and 1,104.99 is: 1,524.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.68 : 2,624.39 = 1,104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.68/2,624.39 = 1,104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.68x = 2,624.39 × 1,104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.68x = 2,899,938.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,938.73/1,901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.93

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