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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.81, 2,624.40 and 1,062.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.81, 2,624.40 and 1,062.50 is: 1,466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.81 : 2,624.40 = 1,062.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.81/2,624.40 = 1,062.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.81x = 2,624.40 × 1,062.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.81x = 2,788,411.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,411.88/1,901.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.19

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