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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.90, 2,624.67 and 1,062.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.90, 2,624.67 and 1,062.59 is: 1,466.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.90 : 2,624.67 = 1,062.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.90/2,624.67 = 1,062.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.90x = 2,624.67 × 1,062.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.90x = 2,788,934.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,934.97/1,901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.39

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