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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.88, 2,624.54 and 1,115.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.88, 2,624.54 and 1,115.91 is: 1,539.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.88 : 2,624.54 = 1,115.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.88/2,624.54 = 1,115.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.88x = 2,624.54 × 1,115.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.88x = 2,928,744.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,744.85/1,901.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.92

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