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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.74, 2,624.37 and 1,341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.74, 2,624.37 and 1,341.62 is: 1,851.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.74 : 2,624.37 = 1,341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.74/2,624.37 = 1,341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.74x = 2,624.37 × 1,341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.74x = 3,520,907.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,907.28/1,901.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.41

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