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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.96, 2,623.94 and 1,193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.96, 2,623.94 and 1,193.68 is: 1,646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.96 : 2,623.94 = 1,193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.96/2,623.94 = 1,193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.96x = 2,623.94 × 1,193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.96x = 3,132,144.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,144.70/1,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.80

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