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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.76, 2,847.16 and 1,209.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.76, 2,847.16 and 1,209.21 is: 1,810.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.76 : 2,847.16 = 1,209.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.76/2,847.16 = 1,209.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.76x = 2,847.16 × 1,209.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.76x = 3,442,814.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,814.34/1,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.33

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