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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.92, 2,624.63 and 1,105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.92, 2,624.63 and 1,105.40 is: 1,525.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.92 : 2,624.63 = 1,105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.92/2,624.63 = 1,105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.92x = 2,624.63 × 1,105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.92x = 2,901,271.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,271.99/1,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.44

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