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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.88, 2,624.50 and 1,115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.88, 2,624.50 and 1,115.88 is: 1,539.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.88 : 2,624.50 = 1,115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.88/2,624.50 = 1,115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.88x = 2,624.50 × 1,115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.88x = 2,928,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,627.06/1,901.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.86

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