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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.30, 2,847.72 and 803.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.30, 2,847.72 and 803.10 is: 1,204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.30 : 2,847.72 = 803.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.30/2,847.72 = 803.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.30x = 2,847.72 × 803.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.30x = 2,287,003.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,003.93/1,899.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.13

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