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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.91, 2,624.57 and 1,062.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.91, 2,624.57 and 1,062.61 is: 1,466.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.91 : 2,624.57 = 1,062.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.91/2,624.57 = 1,062.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.91x = 2,624.57 × 1,062.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.91x = 2,788,886.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,886.44/1,901.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.36

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