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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.70, 2,624.25 and 1,105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.70, 2,624.25 and 1,105.05 is: 1,524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.70 : 2,624.25 = 1,105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.70/2,624.25 = 1,105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.70x = 2,624.25 × 1,105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.70x = 2,899,927.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,927.46/1,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.91

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