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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.83, 2,624.79 and 1,116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.83, 2,624.79 and 1,116.13 is: 1,540.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.83 : 2,624.79 = 1,116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.83/2,624.79 = 1,116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.83x = 2,624.79 × 1,116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.83x = 2,929,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,606.86/1,901.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.41

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