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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.95, 2,853.02 and 1,081.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.95, 2,853.02 and 1,081.82 is: 1,622.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.95 : 2,853.02 = 1,081.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.95/2,853.02 = 1,081.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.95x = 2,853.02 × 1,081.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.95x = 3,086,463.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,463.93/1,901.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.79

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