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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.79, 2,625.08 and 1,115.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.79, 2,625.08 and 1,115.73 is: 1,540.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.79 : 2,625.08 = 1,115.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.79/2,625.08 = 1,115.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.79x = 2,625.08 × 1,115.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.79x = 2,928,874.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,874.93/1,901.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.06

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