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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.89, 2,811.98 and 902.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.89, 2,811.98 and 902.68 is: 1,353.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.89 : 2,811.98 = 902.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.89/2,811.98 = 902.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.89x = 2,811.98 × 902.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.89x = 2,538,313.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,313.33/1,875.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.12

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