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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.67, 2,833.99 and 902.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.67, 2,833.99 and 902.59 is: 1,354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.67 : 2,833.99 = 902.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.67/2,833.99 = 902.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.67x = 2,833.99 × 902.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.67x = 2,557,937.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,937.63/1,888.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.36

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