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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.99, 2,624.48 and 1,062.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.99, 2,624.48 and 1,062.59 is: 1,466.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.99 : 2,624.48 = 1,062.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.99/2,624.48 = 1,062.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.99x = 2,624.48 × 1,062.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.99x = 2,788,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,731.75/1,901.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.22

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