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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.70, 2,849.85 and 1,323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.70, 2,849.85 and 1,323.90 is: 1,983.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.70 : 2,849.85 = 1,323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.70/2,849.85 = 1,323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.70x = 2,849.85 × 1,323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.70x = 3,772,916.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,916.42/1,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.97

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